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About the IID?

The African Institute of the Interior Design Professions (IID) promotes excellence in the practice of interior design across the African continent. We help our members develop the skills required to provide the best possible design solutions to their clients, we educate the public about the contribution interior designers make to society, and we protect interior designers’ right to practice.

The IID is the only professional body representing the Interior Design industry in South Africa. Serving the needs of registered, practicing interior architecture, interior design and interior decorating professionals as well as education institutions and suppliers that provide services to the interior design industry.

1.
Support
Support our members in their pursuit of a sustainable livelihood by elevating their individual voices and collectively shaping the future of our industry.
2.
Create
Create professional recognition within the design industry for the three distinct sectors of interior decorating, interior design and interior architecture.
3.
Standards

Raise the standards of education and practice for interior decorating, interior design and interior architecture.

4.
Promote

Promote the economic and health benefits of good interior design to the public.

Management

The IID is governed by its constitution and by the National Council with Representation from the Eastern and Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, North West Province and Mauritius. The National Council is constituted by the professional membership. From time to time this council consults a specialist Advisory Board. Day to day running is conducted by a Chief Operating Officer and an Office Manager and Website and Mail Administrator. The operational work is measured against an approved strategic plan.

IID Management
Position
Person
Email
Chair of the Board of Directors
Charrisse Johnston
charrisse@studiosalt.co.za
Board of Directors
Jocelynne Jones
jo@jossi.co.za
Board of Directors
Ilse Prinsloo
iprinsloo@uj.ac.za
Managing Director
Maria Day
maria@iidprofessions.org.za
Management Committee
Kim Williams
kim@kimwilliams.co.za
Management Committee (Chair)
Corne Du Toit
interior@potchacademy.co.za
Management Committee
Sandra Mushi
sandra.mushi@creativestudios.co.tz
Finance Committee
Warrick Hardman
warrick@xenith.co.za
BID Forum
Esther Martin (Chair)
Esther.Martins@inscape.co.za
Education Committee
Ilse Prinsloo
iprinsloo@uj.ac.za
PR Committee
Christopher De Bod (Chair)
chris@christopherdebod.com
PR Committee
Jodi Day
jodi@baseworkplace.com
PR Committee
Boikanyo Makhafola
boikanyomakhafola@kanodesign.co.za
PR Committee
Trevor Sibanda
trevors@uj.ac.za
The Value & Benefits of being an IID member and Serving on a Committee

As an IID member you have access to our social media platforms to showcase some of the amazing projects you have done both locally and internationally or competitions you have been short listed for or won.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn Page
  • LinkedIn Account
The IID now has research partners that provide valuable research to enhance your business and increase awareness and gain insights into different concepts that impact our industry.

There will be an increase in hybrid workshops that will allow opportunities to develop skills and be informed as well as support the knowledge needed to write PPEs.

IID members can build a greater networking platform by connecting with others in the industry through events and online talks.

  • In order to tender for certain projects, you must be an IID member.
  • Legal guidance at a reduced rate.
  • Contracts for members to use.
  • Fee guidelines for all members to use.
  • An automated CPD points system.
  • Webpage on our website with 10 images.
  • IID Signature to show the public you are a registered professional.
  • We have the recourses, knowledge, and experience to assist with industry related queries.
  • The IID is the only registered professional body representing the interior design industry in South Africa.
  • Membership gives you credibility by belonging to the Interior Design professional body, identifying that you are serious about what you do.
Feedback from IID Members and Committee Members
Board Members
Charrisse Johnston

Chair person

Studio Salt

Jocelyne Jones
Director
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Ilse Prinsloo

Department of Interior Design

Head of Department
Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture

Managing Director
Maria Day

Managing Director

management committee
Corne Du Toit
Chairperson
Head of Department at Potchefstroom Academy
Kim Williams

Management Committee

Sandra Mushi
Management Committee
Creative Studios Limited
Finance Committee
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Warrick Hardman
Finance Committee

Xenith Wealth

bid forum committee
Esther Martins

Chairperson

Dean of Built Environment Faculty at Inscape Educational Group
Education Committee
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Ilse Prinsloo

Department of Interior Design

Head of Department
Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture

PR committee
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Christopher De Bod

Chairperson

Portfolio:  Corporate Members

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Trevor Sibanda

Portfolio:  Student Designers

Jodi Day

Portfolio:  Young Designers

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Boikanyo Makhafola

Information Management and Analytics

Student Advisory Committee
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Trevor Sibanda

Student Advisory Committee