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Interior Designers Celebrate Practice Rights in Illinois

On Tuesday, October 4th, the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID-IL) and the Illinois Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA-IL), celebrated the passing of HB4715; a practice rights bill signed into law on June 10th, 2022 by Governor J.B. Pritzker. This legislation establishes a robust slate of practice rights for Interior Designers in Illinois and confirms that interior design work positively impacts lives in the built environment. Interior Designers who qualify, will be able to stamp and seal documents for permitting.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 NCIDQ Exam

If you’re interested in learning more about the NCIDQ Exam, why it’s important, and how it can benefit you as a designer, you’re in the right place! I’m Sarah Schwuchow, a Registered Interior Designer in Illinois and I passed the NCIDQ exam in the Spring of 2018. I am also a CIDQ Ambassador, which means I help mentor exam candidates, educate students, and promote the value of NCIDQ certification to the public. I’m on a mission to help other designers pass the NCIDQ exam and become Registered Interior Designers!

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Get NCIDQ Certified in 2023!

If you’re interested in learning more about the NCIDQ Exam, why it’s important, and how it can benefit you as a designer, you’re in the right place! I’m Sarah Schwuchow, a Registered Interior Designer in Illinois and I passed the NCIDQ exam in the Spring of 2018. I am also a CIDQ Ambassador, which means I help mentor exam candidates, educate students, and promote the value of NCIDQ certification to the public. I’m on a mission to help other designers pass the NCIDQ exam and become Registered Interior Designers!

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