The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), is the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career. It was established in 1965.

Membership

To receive accreditation as a full member, candidates must demonstrate their design artistry by creating five (5) arrangements in specific categories which are announced during the Accreditation Evaluation testing.

Designs are evaluated by members of the AIFD National Membership Committee for the following attributes:

Category Interpretation
Scale (Proportion)
Balance (Physical and Visual)
Line (Movement and Rhythm)
Color (Balance, Harmony and Rhythm)
Creativity
Unity (Harmony & Texture)
Focal Emphasis
Depth
Mechanics (Professional Application)

Applicants also need to successfully complete a written test which covers the elements and principles of floral design and fresh flower care and handling.

To maintain membership, accredited designers are required to document continuing education in the field.

The deadline to enroll as a Candidate and submit your Application to Participate in the July 1, 2016 PFDE is April 15, 2016.

Here I am telling you the process to get the Membership application form.

Go to the official website of American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)

Then click on tab “membership” and then “Become a CFD® and AIFD®”

Then a new page will open

Now click on the link “Candidate Enrollment Form”

Again a new page will open

On this page you will get the membership application form.



Enter the details in form and then click on next button.

Contact details-

American Institute of Floral Designers
720 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-752-3318