The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), established in 1965, is the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career.
To receive accreditation as a full member, and use the designation 'AIFD', 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.
AIFD aims to advance the art of professional floral design through education, service and leadership, and to recognize the achievement of excellence in this art form. They offer two designations to candidates that have effectively demonstrated advanced professional ability of floral artistry:
Wayne DeBey, co-owner of The Flower Nook was inducted into AIFD in 2010. In Kansas, there are currently only 11 AIFD members.
To see Wayne's interpretation of the 2017 Xtreme AIFD Theme, watch his latest U-Tube on Access TV web page.
