CERTIFIED INTERIOR DECORATORS INTERNATIONAL

Certified Interior Decorators International 649 SE Central Parkway Stuart, FL 34994

Phone: (772) 287-1855

Fax: (772) 287-0398

(Orders Only) 1-800-624-0093

www.cidinternational.org

CERTIFIED INTERIOR DECORATORS INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1997 by distinguished interior designer Ron Renner, Certified Interior Decorators

International(C.I.D.) is dedicated to providing the educational training and testing required for

talented individuals seeking recognition as a "Certified" professional in the interior decorating

industry.

In the early 90's, Mr. Renner conceived the original idea of "Certifying" interior decorators for the

purpose of clarifying the difference between designers and decorators and the educational

requirements for both. C.I.D. is a professional membership association and the ONLY body for

accrediting and certifying interior decorators.

C.I.D. has partnered with educators to provide C.I.D. approved and accredited programs by direct

mail or through online courses, allowing potential members to qualify to apply for professional

credentials as a "Certified Interior Decorator". Over the past 20 years, C.I.D. has become the

consumers choice for attaining recognized status as a decorating professional.

BACKGROUNG OF OUR ORGANIZATION

Certified Interior Decorators International (C.I.D.) was

founded to recognize the trained Interior Decorator as an

expert in the trade. As a professional association, C.I.D.

is acknowledged for raising the bar and setting the

standard in the decorating industry.

Certified interior decorators are set apart as educated

and proven professionals with earned credentials. The

professional designation of C.I.D. relieves the trade

sources and decorator showrooms nationwide of the

need to carefully examine individuals claiming to be

decorators, thus alleviating a major problem that

showrooms face on a daily basis. The earned C.I.D.

credentials also provide the consumer with added

confidence in their selection process.

C.I.D. serves as a dual purpose certifying body and

professional membership association. An individual

cannot be considered certified without ongoing

membership in C.I.D. The term "Certified Interior

Decorator" and the appellation "C.I.D." are registered

trademarks as originally filed (1997) in the United States

Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. The

use of CID or C.I.D. is exclusively for Certified Interior

Decorators and is well established in the interior design

industry.

Certified Interior Decorators International

The Benefits Of Being C.I.D.

Certified Interior Decorators International is an association

of full service interior decorators who can give advice as

paid consultants and prepare furniture floor plans showing

the client placement of all furnishings. C.I.D. decorators

provide assistance in the selection of furniture,

accessories, lamps, lighting fixtures, plants, pots, pictures,

custom picture framing, area rugs, carpet, flooring,

window treatments, wall coverings and patio furnishings,

all of which C.I.D. decorators can purchase at discounted

trade prices. C.I.D. decorators can also provide new

themes and decorations, new furnishings and re-

upholstery work for residential and business projects,

yachts, restaurants, hotels, motels and other hospitality

plans. C.I.D. decorators are trained experts at furniture

placement, re-arranging, decorating, re-decorating and

preparing a home for resale.

A Certified Interior Decorator (C.I.D.) today enjoys

the same credibility, recognition and buying power as

an Interior Designer and can earn as much, if not

more, income. C.I.D. credentials are recognized

throughout the interior design industry.

Enjoy added business and buying power through

your C.I.D. certification and membership. C.I.D.

members have the exclusive right to use and display

the trademarked appellation "C.I.D." after their name

and our trademarked term "Certified Interior

Decorator" under their name on all printed and

electronic materials. No other individuals in the interior

design and decoration industry are permitted to use

this designation.

Consumer response to C.I.D. members is

overwhelming due to the fact that Certified Interior

Decorators have established themselves as talented,

trained, approachable and affordable professionals.

We have definitely become the consumer's choice.

Certified Interior Decorators International offers

referral services through our website and ads in

national magazines such as Elle Decor, Better Homes

and Gardens and House Beautiful.

C.I.D. Accredited Program

D.T.I. Online Program

D.T.I. Home Study Program

COST: Online Interior Decorating Program

(the Online Course is IPad compatible)

$795.00 (non-refundable).

The program consist of eight lessons (with quiz after

each), and the C.I.D. Entrance Exam. You may work

at you own pace.

Upon completion of the program and passing the

exam you will be qualified to join C.I.D. at a cost of

$295.00

COST: Home Study (Direct Mail) Program

$1295.00 plus $30 shipping & handling (non-

refundable).

The program consists of 8 lessons and 4

enjoyable projects. The final exam is the C.I.D.

Entrance Exam. This is an interactive hands-on

program with a direct line access to an

instructor for personal help with your progress.

Upon completion of the program and passing

the exam you will be qualified to join C.I.D. at a

cost of $295.00

Tools of the Trade

Magnetic Furniture Kit

Drafting Templates

The Color Wheel

The NEW “Magnetic Furniture Planner”

exclusively by Designer Templates for the

Interior Designer and Decorator!

Binder 9"x12" hunter green durable vinyl.

Magnetic grid in 1/4” scale for floor plan

layouts can be photocopied on your

letterhead for instant presentations. Four

panel foldout allows selection of over 450

pieces for residential, office and home office

planning. This is one of the only kits with

furniture scaled to relate to today’s furniture.

Approved as required materials in major colleges of interior design. Interior Design Templates #1 and #2 The only set of drafting templates that you will ever need for residential or contract projects. These templates now feature over scaled sofas and sectionals and modular groupings for living, dining and bedrooms. Large scale bath fixtures including whirlpool tubs and corner showers, office furnishings with conference table, secretary desk and return are displayed in interchangeable basic shapes in 1/4" scale.

A circular diagram of the spectrum used to

show the relationships between the colors.

Demonstrates color relationships by organizing

colors in a circle so you can visualize how they

relate to each other. Diameter 9-1/4"

Member Communications

As your professional association, C.I.D. will

communicate with you through Quarterly Newsletters,

Resource or Showroom updates, continued

educational teachings and help as needed by phone for

business setup.

This is a fact: today's consumers are hiring "Certified

Interior Decorators" as their first choice! Retain and

preserve your status as a member of C.I.D. Without an

ongoing membership in Certified Interior Decorators

International (C.I.D.), you cannot be a Certified Interior

Decorator. No other group or individual can "certify"

interior decorators.

Professional membership dues ($295.00) must be paid

annually to retain your certification.

Certified Interior Decorators International welcomes

current allied or associate members of interior design

groups and also invites non-affiliated interior designers

and interior decorators to seek professional

membership in Certified Interior Decorators

International.

Certified Interior Decorators are self-regulated through

Certified Interior Decorators International. We are not

regulated by state licensing as interior designers are in

many states and providences. However, if your state

has a licensing law, we should make ourselves aware

of them in case of certain limitations that may affect the

industry.

The title "interior designer" and other affiliate labels

cannot be used with membership in C.I.D