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Color Designers International Membership Levels
Join us and become a member or renew your membership now.
CDI Educator/Color Designer
- Has passed the Color Board Examination
- Has membership in good standing
- Has been in business for a minimum of 5 years
- Is approved for this designation by CDI Board review & vote
- Is actively teaching and mentoring other consultants in the field of color and style design education
- May use CDI after name and the CDI logo on business cards and literature
- May hold any office
Color Educator/Designer
- Has membership in good standing
- Has been in business for a minimum of 5 years
- Is approved for this designation by CDI Board of Directors by review and vote
- Is actively teaching and mentoring other consultants in the field of color and style design education
- May use CDI logo on business cards and literature
- May hold any office
CDI Expert Color Designer
- Has membership in good standing
- Has been in business for a minimum of 5 years
- Has taken advanced Color and Style Design education and has shown proficiency in the subject matter to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors
- Has passed the Color Board Examination
- Is actively practicing color analysis in business
- Has presented Color and Style as a public speaker/trainer
- May use CDI after name and the CDI logo on business cards and literature
- May hold any office
CDI Color Designer
- Has passed the Color Board Examination
- Has taken Color and Style Design education and has shown proficiency in the subject matter to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors
- Is actively practicing color analysis in business
- May use CDI after name and the CDI logo on business cards and literature
- May hold any office
CDI Color Specialist
- Has taken intermediate/advanced Color and Style Design education and has shown proficiency in the subject matter to the satisfaction of the CDI Board of Directors
- Is actively practicing color analysis as part of their business
- Sponsored by an Expert Color Designer or Educator/Color Designer
- Has been observed by an Expert Color Designer or an Educator/Color Designer (other than sponsor) demonstrating color analysis skills. Alternatively, applicant must submit a portfolio of accomplishments for approval.
- May use Color Specialist Member of CDI under name and the CDI logo on business cards and literature
- May hold any office
CDI Associate
- Has taken Color and Style Design education and has shown proficiency in the subject matter to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors
- Is practicing color and style design analysis as part of their business
- May use Associate Member of CDI under name and the CDI logo on business cards and literature
- May hold the offices of Secretary or Treasurer
CDI Affiliate
- Is working in the image field or a related industry
- Has a deep appreciation and love of color
- May use Affiliate Member of CDI under name and the CDI logo on business cards and literature
- May not hold office, but may serve on a committee
CDI Sustaining
- No longer in business or practicing color analysis
- Has maintained active membership in CDI for several years
- May not vote or hold office, but may serve on a committee
- Is entitled to membership rates for CDI programs
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.
