Students

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At ASID Oregon, we know that life is about more than being a student. We want you to know we are as passionate about your design future as you are.

Why Become A Student Member Of ASID Oregon?

The simple answer: because you won’t be a student forever. Join ASID early in your academic career, participate, and start building relationships for your future. Those who wait until their senior year to start networking miss out. No matter what your interests or aspirations may be, as an ASID student member you will become part of a community that is committed to excellence in interior design. Connect!

Connect with your passion

Gain Knowledge – through complimentary publications for your professional growth

~ ACCESS – ASID’s innovative electronic magazine for students sent three times per year
~ ASID ICON – the Society’s award-winning bimonthly magazine
~ Eye On Design – the Society’s online weekly electronic newsletter
~ ASID NewsFlash – need-to-know design and Society news emailed biweekly

Gain Exposure – by exploiting your talents and competing for recognition

~ ASID Student Design Competition (various prize amounts)
~ ASID Student Chapter Awards (various prize amounts)
~ Competitions sponsored by Industry Partners ($200 to $10,000 prize)
~ ACCESS Design Challenges ($500 prize)
~ Chapter sponsored design competitions and awards (various prize amounts)

Connect with your peers

Tap Into Our Resources – just sign up and sign in

~ ASID Connex – the ASID exclusive online networking community
~ ASID Student Lounge – loaded with forms, brochures, and information just for you
~ Study abroad in London and save with the American InterContinental University Global Edge Grant – exclusive for ASID Student Members
~ Post your resume or search for employment on the ASID Job Bank

Become a Leader – and shape the future of the design industry

~ Join your student chapter board as an officer
~ Run for Student Representative to the Board (SRB) and join the ASID Oregon board
~ Participate in an all-expense paid trip to National Chapter Leadership Conference

Connect with your profession

Participate – in educational programs and networking events offered by the Society

~ Attend Student Career Day and other gatherings for students hosted by ASID Oregon
~ Sign up for RealWorldDesignWeek – a national mentoring program
~ Attend ASID Career Exchanges at NeoCon or INTERIORS: The ASID Conference on Design
~ Sign up for STEP (Self-Testing Exercises for Pre-Professionals) and prepare for the NCIDQ

Join ASID Oregon and become a part of our vibrant interior design community.

Student Education:
One of the most important decisions you can make in your career as an interior designer is the kind of education and training you get before you begin. Because of the growing complexity of today’s interior environments and technologies, completing a degree is becoming increasingly more important to the interior design profession.