Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) is a self-regulatory
professional organization
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) is a group that usually seeks to advocacy, further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in ...
for interior designers in
Ontario, Canada
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. It is the only recognized professional organization for interior designers in Ontario. ARIDO has over 3,300 members who represent all areas of
interior design
Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. With a keen eye for detail and a Creativity, creative flair, an ...
, including corporate, residential,
retail
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,
hospitality
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, and institutional design.
History
ARIDO was founded in 1934 as the Society of Interior Decorators of Ontario, then Interior Designers of Ontario (IDO). In 1984, IDO became the ''Association of Registered Interior Designers'' when the ''ARIDO Act'' was passed in the
Legislature of Ontario
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (OLA; ) is the legislative chamber of the Canadian province of Ontario. Its elected members are known as Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly are given royal ass ...
. The Act was amended in 1999 to permit that only interior designers who meet ARIDO standards might use the title of "Interior Designer" in the Province.
Requirement
As of December 23, 1999, in the province of Ontario, only those individuals who meet the strict qualifications confirmed by the government in Bill Pr6 are entitled to call themselves Interior Designers. The idea of giving legal standing to the designation of "Interior Designer", is said to give the title a new measure of respect that reflects the high degree of education, training and formal examination that professional Interior Designers undergo.
By consolidating the designation of "Interior Designer," it is thought that it will enhance consumer protection by reducing confusion in the
marketplace
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.
Regulation
Only ARIDO members can legally use the designation of "Interior Designers", but there is no law to prevent unqualified individuals from practicing interior design nor is it a legal requirement to belong to ARIDO in order to offer interior design services. ARIDO members voluntarily join the association and agree to adhere to their standards of practice and code of ethics.
See also
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References
External links
Official WebsiteInterior DecorationDecoration Wall Panel
Trade associations based in Ontario
Interior design
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