The Future of Interior Design Education and Practice

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The Future of Interior DesignEducation and
Practice

• Where have we beenwhere are we going?

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What is Interior Design about?

• Aesthetics
• Color
• Texture
• Space
• Trends
• Furnishings

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DO YOU THINK OF TRADING SPACES ON HGTV??????
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If you said yes.youre wrong!
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The roots of Interior Design

• 20th century women looking for a way to earn
  after World War I
• Wealthy, residential basis (New York, East
  Coast, The Hamptons)
• Theatrical design (Elsie de Wolfe)
• Self proclaimed decorators, such as Sister
  Parish of the 30s (uneducated)
• Based on good taste

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Did you know..

• PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN in New York City was the
  first school of interior design
• The first professional organization AID (American
  Institute of Decorators) was formed in Grand
  Rapids, MI
• FIDER was formed in 1972 to insure consistency
  and quality in educational standards for interior
  designers

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Today in 2003, Interior Design is a profession
defined by

• Education
• minimum of 2 years
• Experience
• minimum of 3 years
• Examination
• NCIDQ or other

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So what is Interior Design about?

• Space planning analyzing clients needs
• Human factors ergonomics, anthropometrics
• Laws, codes and industry standards
• Building and interior materials environmental
  issues, green design
• Problem solving
• Technology in the work place and home
• Project management budgeting, schedules, bid
  documents
• FFE furniture, furnishings, equipment

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Its about
Designing spaces successfully based on
creativity, research, knowledge, and technology.
.and your education is the first step in your
career path as a professional INTERIOR DESIGNER!
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The Profession Today

• Move toward licensing and/or registration in the
  US and Canada
• Education, Experience and Examination is required
  for practice
• Professional organizations
• ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
• IIDA (International Interior Design Association)
• ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior
  Designers of Ontario)
• CIDC (Certified Interior Designers of Canada)

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Career Opportunities

• Residential design
• Exhibit design
• Retail design
• Healthcare (Assisted living)
• Hospitality design
• Restaurant design

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Career Opportunities

• Educational facilities
• Government work
• Showroom design/display
• Transportation design
• Consulting
• Facilities management
• Project management

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The opportunities are endless

• It all starts with you and
• your education!