AIFD
The American Institute of Floral Designers was established in 1965 by a small group of leading floral designers dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career. Today, it is the floral industry's leading non-profit organization committed to establishing and maintaining higher standards in professional floral design. With nearly 1,000 members worldwide, AIFD and its members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational and design programs.
Membership in AIFD is selective. To be accepted, a candidate must fulfill rigid qualifications and demonstrate advanced professional ability. Applicants must successfully complete a two-part process in which they prove their design abilities: first, through a portfolio of photographs, and then,
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through actual on-site demonstrations.
Each July, successful candidates are inducted into membership during ceremonies at AIFD's acclaimed National Symposium.
AIFD supports student chapters located on the campuses of major colleges and universities. Through its Foundation, the Institute also offers scholarships to students so that talented young designers may attend National symposium and be exposed to those on the cutting edge of floral design.
Members of the American Institute of Floral Designers are distinguished by the letters "AIFD" used as an addenda to their name.
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