1. Michelle Belanger ID 300 Prof. Brody

2. Agenda  Definition of a Profession  Brief History of Interior Design  Education  Career Path  NCIDQ  Licensing and Title Acts  Continuing Education  Interior Design Associations

3. What is a Profession  Question: What defines a profession? What defines our profession  Answer: The use of skills based on theoretical knowledge Education and training in these skills Examination A code of conduct Performance of a service Professional associations

4. Brief History : timeline 11904…first use of term “interior decorator” 11905…first commission for work 11931…Grand Rapids furniture expo 11940’s…Post War industrialism 11950’s…Open landscape planning

5. 11951…1 st license legislation passed 11968… “Action office” 11970…FIDER (aka as CIDA) 11974…NCIDQ 11982…1 st title legislation 11992…ADA passed CCurrent… “green” movement

6. Education: CIDA formerly FIDER  Question: What do you think the basic elements and criteria are?  Answer: Curriculum Structure Design Fundamentals Interior Design Communication Building systems and Interior Materials Regulations Business and professional practice Professional values Faculty Facilities Administration Assessment

7. Education  Question: What are some common things designer should know?  Answer: Basic elements of design Theories of design and color Design process Design attributes Space Planning Technical aspects Application of laws and codes Communication skills History of profession Styles Methods

8. Career Paths: Residential QQuestion: Can you name 4 residential careers AAnswer: Residential Retail Furniture Store Department Store Retail Specialty Store Independent Design Firm

9. Career Path: Commercial/Contract  Question: Name 5 Commercial career paths.  Answer: Office furnishing dealing Specialized design firm Industrial and Corporate Interior Design Facility Planners Federal Government State and City Government Universities and Colleges

10. Career Path: Alternative  Question: Name 5 other career options other than residential and commercial design  Answer: CAD/ Revit Specialist Other Computer Specialist Professional Renders Model Builders ADA Consultants Product Designers Interior Design Management Merchandising and Exhibit Design

11. Salary Info  Question: How much do you think you can make right out of school?  Answer: Entry Level: Basic requirements Data: ○ Base pay ○ Break down Diagrams and answers are based on the reports from Salary.com

12. Salary Info  Region Info Northeast –highest pay West- most jobs  Company Size Smaller firms- highest pay

13. NCIDQ: Sections 33 sections Principles and Practices of Interior Design Contract Development and Administration Schematics and Design Development

14. NCIDQ: Preparing and taking the test HHow to apply SStudying STEP Program Study guides TTaking the test 2 days Format OOther questions NCIDQ FAQ

15. Licensing and Title Acts  Title Acts Purpose Benefits Examples  Licensing: Purpose Schools of thought Examples

16. Continuing Education  Question: Why should you continue your education after leaving school ? What can you as a designer to continue your education while in the field ?  Answer: Professional Studies CEU’s (continuing education units) ○ What are they ○ Why take them ○ How do you take them

17. Interior Design Associations  Question: Can you name 3 interior design associations?  Answer: ASID: American Society of Interior Design ASID: IIDA: International Interior Design Association IIDA: IDEC: Interior Design Educators Council AIA: American Institute of Architects

18. Associations: Intangible Benefits  Question: What are some intangible benefits designers gain from being in an association  Answer: Pride in accomplishment Recognition Interaction with colleagues in design Education opportunities Important Friendships

19. Associations: Physical Benefits  Question: What are some of the physical benefits  Answer: Association Leadership Leadership training Mailings Practice aids Government affairs Group Insurance Business Services Design Completions Industry liaisons World Wide Web

20. Does anyone have any questions? Thank You