All persons who qualify under the regulations and code of conduct of the Foundation shall be eligible for membership. Application for membership in respective categories shall be submitted in writing on the official form issued by the Foundation in block letters or type written, along with the proof of qualifications. The Applicant shall also provide such other information as may be called for by the Foundation like presentation or portfolio of design work, and the “Foundation” will have sole discretion in the approval.

Membership of the Foundation will be granted to an individual or a firm under any of the following categories provided the individual or the firm fulfils the qualification requirement as outlined against each category and after an application for membership is scrutinized and approved by the Governing Body of the Foundation.

Membership to the “Foundation” is open to Design Professionals in Industrial Design, Communication Design, Exhibition Design, Retail Design, Interaction Design and design professionals working in Sustainability & craft sector. Foundation would accept members from other field if they are working or are associated with the above key Foundation areas and the member satisfies the criteria for selection as per each membership type.

A “Professional” would mean any person providing service in a particular field of design and a “Student” would mean a person studying towards becoming a certified practicing professional from a recognized design institution.

Classification of Members

Professional Member

Corporate Member

Associate Member

Trade Member

Life Member

Student Member

Honorary Member

Affiliate Member

Education Member

Donor