About - IID Professions

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.

Support

Support our members in their pursuit of a sustainable livelihood by elevating their individual voices and collectively shaping the future of our industry.

Create

Create professional recognition within the design industry for the three distinct sectors of interior decorating, interior design and interior architecture.

Standards

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

Promote

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

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.

Position	Person	Email
Director / Chair person	Charrisse Johnston	charrisse@studiosalt.co.za
Director	Monica Di Ruvo	diruvom@cput.ac.za
Director	Juliet Kavishe	jmkavishe@gmail.com
Management / Chair person	Corne Du Toit	interior@potchacademy.co.za
Management	Sandra Mushi	sandra.mushi@creativestudios.co.tz
Management / Bid Forum Chair	Nthabi Taukobong	nthabi@ditau.com
COO	Maria Day	maria@iidprofessions.org.za
CEO	Dorothy Van’t Riet	dorothy@dvr.co.za
Marketing	Thuli Mahlangu	thuli@zingdesign.co.za
Education Chair	Ilse Prinsloo	iprinsloo@uj.ac.za
Financial Chair	Deborah Garth	deborah@deborahgarth.co.za

Social Media Platforms

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

Research Partners

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.

Workshops & Networking Platform

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.

Other Benefits

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.