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Many Interior Architects work freelance (self-employed), offering their services directly to clients or smaller architectural practices. The skill level that you will have on successful completion of this course will give you a competitive edge and help you to find work in a number of avenues, such as...
- You may seek employment with some of the larger architectural and design practices
- Many large chain stores and franchises have in-house design departments
- Store fitters and planners mainly depend on in-house designers to plan their projects
- Office furniture sales offices used freelance or in-house designers to plan their clients space effectively
During this course you will learn complimentary business skills and marketing, that will help you further your own career whichever way you prefer to work.
Professional Associations
After successful completion of this course, students may apply for membership in the following professional associations:
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The Chartered Society of Designers (CSD)
On successful completion of the Limperts Academy of Design HND in Interior Design we recommend that students apply for membership with the Chartered Society of Designers.
Visit the CSD website
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The National Council For Interior Design Qualification ( USA & Canada )
The HND in Interior Design is valued at 240 university credits under the UK system, which is equivalent to 60 US semester credits. Limperts Academy of Design students who successfully achieve the HND in Interior Design are eligible to apply for the NCIDQ examination after obtaining the necessary amount of work experience. The National Council for Interior Design Qualification operate a certification process that defines the minimum standards for professional practice of Interior Designers in the USA & Canada . Successful completion of the NCIDQ examination is a prerequisite for professional registration in certain American states and Canadian provinces. The NCIDQ examination must be passed by every interior designer applying for professional membership in ASID, IIDA and many other credible associations. Please be aware that it is the student’s responsibility to ascertain the legal requirements which must be met in order to practise in a particular country or state.
Visit the NCIDQ website.
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BIDA (The British Interior Design Association)
Limperts Academy of Design students are eligible to apply for Student Membership of the British Interior Design Association (BIDA). Those students who successfully complete the HND in Interior Design will be eligble to apply for Associate Membership after they have undergone an interview process. After an Associate member has acquired a minimum of 6 years’ experience, they will be eligible to apply for an up-grade to Full professional Membership. These are the standard procedures for joining BIDA as detailed on their website..
Visit the BIDA website.
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The International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
Limperts Academy of Design students are eligible to join the IIDA as Student Members. Those students who successfully complete the HND in Interior Design may progress to Associate Membership, and they will be eligible for full Professional Membership after completing the NCIDQ examination.
Visit the IIDA website.
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American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Limperts Academy of Design students may join ASID as Student Members. Those students who successfully complete the HND in Interior Design may progress to Allied Members of the organisation, and they will be eligible for full Professional Membership after completing the NCIDQ examination.
Visit the ASID website
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Institute of Store Planners
The ISP was founded in 1961 to serve as a professional association for interior retail planning, design and visual merchandising specialists. The ISP recognises and encourages excellence in store planning & design, and they co-operate with various training providers by assisting in the development of standards and curriculum for students of store planning. Graduates of the Limperts Academy of Design Higher Diploma in Interior Design & Interior Architecture and the HND in Interior Design are eligible for Allied Membership in the ISP and they may progress to Associate and professional membership once they have acquired the required experience in store design.
Visit the ISP website
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