Become a Member
Color Designers International Membership Levels
Join us and become a member or renew your membership now.
CDI Certified Color Designer (CDI)
- Has passed the Color Board Examination
- Has taken CDI-approved advanced Color and Style Design education
- Practices Personal Color Analysis as a business
- May use “CDI” and/or “CDI Certified Color Designer” after name on business cards, literature, and website
- May hold any office
CDI Color Specialist
- Has taken Color and Style Design education
- Practices color and style design analysis as part of their business
- May use “CDI Color Specialist” after name on business cards, literature, and website
- May hold any office except VP or President, and may serve on any committee
CDI Affiliate
- Works in the image field or a related industry (jewelry makers, photographers, interior designers, creative/art directors, clothing designers, etc.)
- Has a deep appreciation and love of color
- May use “CDI Affiliate” after name on business cards, literature, and website
- May hold any office except VP or President, and may serve on any committee
CDI Alumni
- No longer in business or practicing color analysis
- Has maintained active membership in CDI for at least two years
- Discounted membership fee
- May use “CDI Alumni” after name on business cards, literature, and website
- Is entitled to membership rates for CDI programs
- May hold any office except VP or President, and may serve on any committee
Earn Your Credential!
Earn the CDI credential and show the world that you’re a color expert! What does it take?
Click here to learn the Core Competencies required for the credential.
Being a CDI member has given me opportunities to further my education and learn from others in the organization. It’s been very helpful to my professional development.
Mail-In Forms
Prefer to print and mail in your membership forms? Download them here.
Member Benefits
- Listing on the CDI website — a great way for clients to find you and to show your commitment to professionalism.
- Discounted rate for CDI conferences — excellent educational opportunities and the chance to mingle with new and seasoned CDI members.
- You’ll be invited to join our private Facebook group, CDI Connect. It’s a place to communicate with fellow color designers, ask questions, and share successes.
- Exclusive members-only newsletter, CDI Spectrums, featuring articles by CDI members and other experts who will expand your knowledge of color analysis.
