American Institute of Floral Designers
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), established in 1965, is a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career.[1] It has 6 regional chapters in the United States and Canada.
Membership
The American Institute of Floral Designers offers two designations to candidates who have demonstrated advanced professional ability of floral artistry: AIFD (Accredited in Floral Design) and CFD (Certified Floral Designer).[2]
Candidates are first evaluated through an online test, and if successful, by a panel of examiners at the annual AIFD Symposium.[3] In the latter stage, the candidate prepares 5 floral designs, which are graded according to artistic and technical criteria specified in the AIFD Guide to Floral Design.[4]
To maintain membership, accredited designers are required to document continuing education in the field.
References
- ^ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Floral designers
- ^ "The Value of Floral Accreditation and Certification". Florists Review Magazine.
- ^ "Becoming an Accredited Member of AIFD". American Institute of Floral Designers.
- ^ American Institute of Floral Designers (2022). The AIFD Guide to Floral Design: Terms, Techniques, and Traditions. Schiffer Craft. p. 360. ISBN 9780850451634.
