NCIDQ:
The NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) is a not-for-profit organization whose objective is to protect the health, life safety and welfare of the public. Interior designers who pass the NCIDQ examination are recognized for meeting the minimum standards for professional practice. Passing the NCIDQ is a prerequisite to professional registration in the state of Wisconsin as well as professional membership in IIDA.
For information on how to become certified, exam applications, and any additional questions, please contact IIDA Headquarters or NCIDQ.
www.iida.org; http://www.ncidq.org/

 
Definition of an Interior Designer
For the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the Professional Interior Designer:

• analyzes the client's needs, goals, and life and safety requirements;
• integrates findings with knowledge of interior design;
• formulates preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and aesthetic;
• develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media;
• prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment;
• collaborates with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval;
• prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent;
• reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion.