American Institute of Floral Designers

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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.

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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

  1. ↑ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Floral designers
  2. ↑ "The Value of Floral Accreditation and Certification". Florists Review Magazine.
  3. ↑ "Becoming an Accredited Member of AIFD". American Institute of Floral Designers.
  4. ↑ American Institute of Floral Designers (2022). The AIFD Guide to Floral Design: Terms, Techniques, and Traditions. Schiffer Craft. p. 360. ISBN   9780850451634.
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