Students pursuing a degree in interior design have an opportunity to be part of the American Society of Interior Designers.
Lois Green, an ASID representative, addressed future members Wednesday about benefits of belonging to the organization. Ball State was formerly a member of the Housing Interiors Association, but according to president Danielle Kovesci, ASID provides more opportunities for members.
"This organization provides more exposure to professionals," Kovesci said.
Faculty adviser and visiting interior design scholar Janet Fick said ASID is one of the largest national organizations for interior design professionals and students. Fick said one of the main benefits of being recognized by ASID is participation in the Feb. 22 Career Day fair. The fair is only open to ASID members and offers a variety of possible professional contacts for interior design students.
"Being a part of ASID shows professional designers we're serious about the program," Fick said.
According to interior design director and professor Reza Ahmadi, interior design is the largest program of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
"ASID was anxious for Ball State to join," Ahmadi said. "We were accepted in two months and the wait is usually longer."
Interior design students were also anxious to join.
Green told applicants that they were among one of the highest number of enrollees for the ASID Career Day event.
"Last year we had 60 students sign up across the state," Green said. "Ball State alone had 60 students sign up this year."
"Being a part of this organization gives us more opportunities for networking," sophomore Lindsay Miller said.
The organization provides membership for students and professionals, as long as the students renew their membership after graduation. Each student belongs to the association two years after graduation before they must renew membership.
"This will really help advancement in the future for our careers," sophomore Courtney Johnston said. "It is a bigger association than HIA and has more experience."
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