As a member of the International Federation of Interior Architects and Designers APID regularly hosts conferences, seminars and exhibitions - events that inform its membership, industry partners, universities and guests on a range of professional areas which impact on a variety of topics such as client advice, statutory controls, design standards, contracts, educational requirements and product information.
With an active membership reflected in its successful annual events, in particular the international Professional Interior Design conference during springtime, and the annual gala dinner in the autumn APID joins with its membership, clients and industry partners to celebrate the very best in Interior Design.
In addition, APID aims to promote the highest professional levels of interior design to government, industry and its members, monitoring standards of design and professional practice. It intends to be recognised as the authoritative body in all matters relating to interior design and practice in the Middle East, and to be seen as a necessary contributor to the education of interior designers.
The Association organises a full programme of activities for its members, industry partners and students in interior design. This includes regular seminars and workshops about topics related to professional practice, a major annual Professional Interior Design Conference featuring a prominent international keynote speaker, and an annual Grand Gala Dinner.
APID provides a platform for education and development within the design community through conferences, seminars, exhibitions and competitions. It assists in building connections with industry that will help members expand their professional prospects, by networking with colleagues. It gives the design industry unified access to resources to market their design practice.
Kenneth Laidler M.A. FRSA, President of APID, explains, "Interior design is more appreciated as a business necessity than ever before. All commercial developments, whether residential or industrial premises, hospitality or health related, understand the true benefits professional interior design can offer. We need to ensure that clients understand the importance of interior design as opposed to Best of Dubai 131 As an authoritative association of professionals, APID can be ideally consulted by other related disciplines, to provide guidance and assistance. Standing equally alongside other representative societies and institutions APID participates fully in worldwide events, debates and issues relating to professional interior design practice and standards. superficial decoration."
"It cannot be stressed enough that APID considers the education of students and graduate interior designers paramount in promoting professional interior design. It is the intention of APID to offer representation and professional advice to members, clients and government institutions by input into education, professional practice and technical support. APID's aim is to offer networking for members not only in the UAE, but throughout the Gulf and the Middle East," he concludes.
