Interior Design
The process of either creating a space, or reconstructing an already existing space, to achieve optimum levels of functional, aesthetics, and form
In most cases, Interior Designers are required to perform the following:
In order to ensure that Designers are knowledgeable and properly educated, they are required to take a universal test in order to become certified. This test is called the NCIDQ, which stands for National Counsel for Design Qualification. The exam is composed of three different sections that are crucial for success in the Design field. The first one is based on Codes, Building Systems and Construction Standards. The second is Design Application, Project Coordination and Professional Practice. The third and final section is focused on Interior Design Practicum. It is a full-day examination, consisting of seven unique exercises that will focus on the following areas: space planning, lighting design, egress, life safety, restroom (washroom) design, systems integration and millwork.
The process of either creating a space, or reconstructing an already existing space, to achieve optimum levels of functional, aesthetics, and form
- Final design should meet the clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations
- Taking into consideration the health, safety, psychology, and welfare of all potential residents or people that will be experiencing the space
- Final designs and construction should meet all safety and code requirements that can be applied
In most cases, Interior Designers are required to perform the following:
- Creative thinking/problem solving
- Space planning
- Hand drafting
- AutoCAD –drawings, renderings
- Sketch proposed design ideas
- Design furniture to make a space more functional
- Hand draw renderings for perspective clients
- Technical drawing
- Select materials
- Create construction documents
- Research- code compliance
In order to ensure that Designers are knowledgeable and properly educated, they are required to take a universal test in order to become certified. This test is called the NCIDQ, which stands for National Counsel for Design Qualification. The exam is composed of three different sections that are crucial for success in the Design field. The first one is based on Codes, Building Systems and Construction Standards. The second is Design Application, Project Coordination and Professional Practice. The third and final section is focused on Interior Design Practicum. It is a full-day examination, consisting of seven unique exercises that will focus on the following areas: space planning, lighting design, egress, life safety, restroom (washroom) design, systems integration and millwork.
With all the information you have provided about what it means to be an interior designer and a detailed explanation of the examination to become certified, it sounds so overwhelming! Being an interior designer means so much more than the “foo-foo” persona people tend to think of. What do you think makes us assume that interior design is only about colors and materials? Do you think media plays a role in this?
ReplyDeleteWow! When you list all the duties and responsibilities an interior designer has it makes me thankful that we all have decided to start blogs because there are so many people that have the wrong idea about what we do. Well done Danielle.
ReplyDeleteSo now that we all have learned how much comes with being an interior design do you still think you will continue on and if so what are your goals?
Your definition is great. Something very similar to this should pop up when "interior design" is googled. With so many people being misled this would quickly clarify what interior design is.
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