What is your opinion of the American Society of Interior Designers (or ASID)?

Answer: Favorable
Explanation: The American Society of Interior Designers does a good job of providing continuing education and lobbying power to the individual designer that would not otherwise have a voice in the legal aspects of our industry.

Answer: Neutral
Explanation: Like any professional Association, it has its perks. It is not an affiliation required, and for commercial designers, we often are members of IIDA (International Interior Designers Association)

Answer: Favorable
Explanation: ASID is one of the oldest interior design organizations in the US. It's provides designers with the most up to date rules and guidelines as well as supports in networking, business development and continuing education.

Answer: Favorable
Explanation: Though they do require dues, which some designers do not want to pay, they will only accept membership applications from designers who have a formal education... this assures proper training and competency in the field.

Answer: Favorable
Explanation: I'm a professional member

Answer: Favorable
Explanation: Such societies strive to educate and set standards for their membership.

Answer: Neutral
Explanation: Most designers are good at selections of colors and furniture etc. They are generally not qualified to design rooms including kitchens, bathrooms etc.

Answer: Neutral
Explanation: As long as their charter does not interfere with that of the AIA they have a right to organize

Answer: Favorable
Explanation: A great professional organization.