APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership application forms are available to download as PDF below
or from our Executive Officer:
Rachael Murtagh, Institute Of Designers In Ireland, The Digital Hub, Roe Lane,
Thomas Street, Dublin 8.
telephone: 01.489 3650, email :info@idi-design.ie
Membership
Application Form
Student
Membership Application Form
For further information on the classes of membership in the IDI click
here.
Ratification by IDI member
Wherever possible application forms must be ratified by a current member of the Institute who is familiar with the work of the applicant. In some cases it may not be possible to give the names of a member of the Institute thoroughly familiar with the applicant's work. In this event the application may still be made. Such cases will be assessed by the Honorary Secretary and Executive Officer, and, if deemed necessary, the applicant will be invited to a meeting with the membership Committee.
How an application is processed
Applications may be made at any point throughout the year.
On receipt of an application the Institute issues a letter of acknowledgement and, should it be necessary, a request for additional information and/or support material. If an applicant does not respond to a request for appropriate, supporting material his/her application will not be processed further.
In the event that an application has been ratified by a current member and no other questions arise, membership may be awarded within four weeks.
Should an application be referred to the Membership Committee for further assessment, ratification of membership may take up to 12 weeks.
In some cases a meeting with the candidate and a review of his or her work will be recommended. The Membership Committee reviews portfolios twice yearly, and at other times should specific needs arise. These scheduled reviews take place in April and October.
The Membership Committee consists of a number of IDI Council representatives and is chaired by an IDI officer.
Successful applicants
New members, once ratified, will receive a membership pack immediately and are entitled to use the appropriate affix. Membership certificates are written annually
Changing membership class
Associate members may apply for full membership following three years of associate membership or on the completion of a third year in professional practice. Application should be made using the standard application form and are subject to the same review procedure as outlined for full membership.
Student members may apply for Associate Membership on graduation from a recognised degree course. Such applications, provided they are accompanied by supporting documentation, will be processed within four weeks of receipt and the new Associate may use the affix AIDI.
For more information on Membership Classes, click here.