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About Interior Design(er)

On average, people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Interior designers can develop the design solution for any place where you live, work, play, heal, and learn.

Interior design supports the human experience through the functionality, materiality, safety and building codes, and much more of the interior built environment. Interior designers develop solutions that reflect their client's needs and demonstrate their client’s values to all who enter or see their space. Effective interior designers support the human condition first, and the interior space second. Interior designers also focus on accessibility and inclusivity in their work to make sure that interiors can be used by all.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà (ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ) believes that design impacts lives and collaborates with others to promote the value of interior design.

HGA Blake Early Learning Center

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Project: Blake Early Learning Center

THE ECOSYSTEM OF INTERIOR DESIGN
ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà is a community of designers, educators, students, and affiliates who believe Design Impacts Lives. ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà acknowledges the varied voices, perspectives, and professionals – including all collaborators who play a part in the shaping of the interior-built environment.

As the only association representing all sectors of interior design, ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà is a connected network of peers, thought leaders, and collaborators.

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà QUALIFICATIONS MATTER

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Practitioners are interior designers who have met ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ’s qualifications and elevate, inspire, and lead the practice of the interior design profession.

Being an ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Practitioner is a mark of distinction in the interior design industry that indicates a commitment to professionalism, expertise, and ethical conduct. ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ-qualified interior design practitioners believe that design impacts lives and meet the standards of ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà membership to support their client’s needs.

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà recognizes three levels of interior design practitioners based on an individual’s credentials.

Professional
Practitioner

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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Professional Practitioners have successfully passed an ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ-approved qualification examination.

Allied
Practitioner

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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Allied Practitioners have successfully completed a degree with a major in interior design or architecture.

Associate
Practitioner

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Appellation: Name, ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Associate

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Associate Practitioners have a degree in any major and six years of documented full-time interior design practice.

All ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Practitioner Members have access to the use of a Qualified ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Practitioner badge, in addition to their ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Member Mark above, for use on promotional materials, business cards, and email signatures. 

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Log into your ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Member account to access and download the badges as well as the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Practitioner Toolkit.

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Practitioners are required to complete a biennial continuing education requirement and adhere to the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.

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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà PRACTITIONERS

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Firm Partners bring client projects to fruition, developing service models, and leading the future of the profession.

Firm
Partner

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Designation: Organization, ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Firm Partner

Firm Partners focus their businesses on providing interior design professional services and must have at least one employee that qualifies for ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Practitioner membership.

 

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Project: adidas

Find an Interior Designer & Resources

Hire an interior designer for your next project – whether your personal home or place of business. Hiring the right designer as early as possible for your project will help you to transform your interior environment into a place that supports the behavior, health & safety, and well-being of all occupants.

Design Finder by ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ

Design Finder by ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà connects you with ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ-qualified interior designers and partners who are dedicated to developing solutions that reflect their client's needs and demonstrate their client’s values to all who enter or see their space.

Advocacy in Interior Design

Twenty-eight U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and eight Canadian provinces have enacted interior design legislation to date . Use of the terms “interior designer,” “certified interior designer,” and “registered interior designer,” vary from state to state, as do the regulations, practice rights, and responsibilities of interior designers in each jurisdiction.

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ’s advocacy serves not only the designers with education, experience, and examination-based knowledge but the interior design profession at large advancing the health, safety, and overall well-being of building occupants.

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Project: Field Station

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà MEMBERS SUPPORT THE PROFESSION & PRACTICE

The network of ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà individual members connects interior design practitioners to the community of educators, students, and affiliates.

Educator
Member

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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Educator Members influence and foster the future of the design profession through education and research.

Student
Member

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Designation:
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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Student Members learn, grow, and build a network as they embark on their interior design careers.

Affiliate
Member

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Designation:
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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Affiliate Members contribute their diverse expertise and collaborate with the interior design community.

Organization partners are the companies and institutions that enhance the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà community and connect their collective of individuals to ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà resources.

Industry Partner
Member

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Designation:
Organization, ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Indusrty Partner

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Industry Partners provide the interior design community with business resources and products and materials for client projects.

Higher Education
Partner

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Designation:
Organization, ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Higher Education Partner

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Higher Education Partners educate and cultivate the next interior design practitioners and develop research to advance the profession.

Affiliate
Partner

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Designation:
Organization, ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Affiliate Partner

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Affiliate Members contribute their diverse expertise and collaborate with the interior design community.

If you support the interior design profession and practice, you belong in the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà community.