Accredited members have the right to vote and hold elective or appointive office in the Association.

Membership Benefits

Business Tools

• Registration with the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)
• Access to the exclusive Find a Supplier Directory
• Business listing in DDA Canada’s Find A Decorator directory
• Eligible participation in DDA Canada’s annual Decorating & Design Competition
• DDA Canada Member badge for display on your website
• DDA Canada monthly e-newsletter
• Access member-only articles & publications on ddacanada.com
• Simplified registration with many industry vendors
• Mentor program

Events

• Exclusive showroom & design events
• Networking events
• CEU-eligible lectures & training

Access & Discounts

• Discount to all DDA Canada events
• Access group liability insurance – save up to 20% on insurance
• 10% discount at Hakim Optical
• Design magazine discounts
• Receive exclusive affiliate offers
• Front of the line event registration*

Affiliation

• Access member-only Facebook groups
• Association voting rights
• Eligible to take on DDA Canada leadership roles
• Inclusion in DDA Canada member directory

Eligibility

• Completion of a post-secondary program from a recognized educational institution. Submit a copy of the applicant’s transcript or relevant certificate must be included.  
• Applicants who have graduated from an interior design/decorator program in Canada that is not currently a recognized institution by DDA. Submit a copy of the applicant’s transcript or relevant certificate must be included.  
• Completion of some courses in the area of decorating or design and a minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the industry. Submission of a minimum 3-page presentation with at least 3 projects profiled (preferably digital) + two letters of reference and business license and business insurance if the applicant is a business owner. 
• A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in the design/decorating field, with the submission of a minimum 3-page presentation with at least 3 projects profiled (preferably digital) + two letters of reference and business license and business insurance if the applicant is a business owner. 

To Prepare Your Portfolio

*Please be aware: This portfolio is mandatory only if you are applying for any of the options where a portfolio is required.

Pictures of each project, including “before” shots if available

• A description of the project’s scope and budget
• An outline of the client’s requirements and how you were able to meet them
• An outline of suppliers and products used
• Digital portfolios should be submitted as part of your application. Save as a PDF and upload when prompted.
• We regret that submitted materials cannot be returned. Please do not send original portfolios or certificates.
• Portfolios will not be reviewed until full membership payment is received.
• If your application is rejected, your entire membership purchase, minus the processing fee and related taxes will be refunded to you.
• Once approved, memberships dues and processing fees are non-refundable.