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The New Jersey Coalition for Interior Design
Legislation is dedicated to elevating the pro-
fession of interior design and enhancing the
knowledge base of New Jersey’s Certified
Interior Designers. For the past few years
NJCIDL has offered a series of CEUs from
a variety of notable speakers who have pre-
sented CEUs that meet the State .06 HSW
requirements for New Jersey Certified Interior
Designers and provide quality information for
all designers.
Last September 2012, Valerie Fletcher, the Executive
Director of the Institute for Human Centered Design,
presented an inspiring CEU that paired the principles
of universal design and environmental sustainability
with research focused on “features to be usable by the
widest range of people operating in the widest range
of situations without special or separate design.” She
presented both commercial and residential projects with
‘Human-centered’ examples from around the world with
emphasis upon the entire spectrum of human ability
within the intersection of design. She spoke of not only
‘problem-solving’ in design but also how policy deci-
sions influence better design.
Watch your e-mail for upcoming CEU presentations
sponsored by NJCIDL that will continue to fulfill
the NJ Interior Design certification requirement for
Health Safety and Welfare and will provide current
and inspiring information for all interior designers.
NEW IHCD Publication
Professor Froyen has written an extraordinary book
that captures the history and context of the inclu-
sive design movement internationally. He analyzes the
opportunity for moving beyond the conceptual commit-
ment to universal design
and shares a strategy
for tying Christopher
Alexander’s Pattern
Language to user/expert
engagement on a large
scale that would deliver a
greater diversity of ideas,
forms and materials for
the spectrum of man-made environments to be more
inclusively designed. To order a copy please contact
Willa Crolius at wcrolius@ihcdesign.org or call (617)
695 1225 x235.
CoalitionUpdate01I S S U E
F E B R U A R Y2 0 1 3
Mission Statement
Committed...
to PROTECTING the Public’s
HEALTH, SAFETY, & WELFARE
through INTERIOR DESIGN
W E L C O M E N E WM E M B E R S I N 2 0 1 2 :
Tara Armas
Susan Barbieri
Jackie Brunozzi Dolan
Amy Inman
Erin Jimenez
Tammy Kaplan
Carol Litt
Jana Manning
Maureen McMahon
Joan Norkus
Linda S O’Shea
Kate Odessa
Claudia Panizza
Danielle Parillo
Thomas Quinn
Nan Rushton
John J. Santanastasio
Hope Sferra
Jacqueline Simmers
Linda Wagner
Adewale Sotubo, Student
Chung Gin Pao, Student
Lillian Canning, Student
PO Box 164Princeton Jct., NJ 08550609.802.9770 ph 609.301.8737 faxwww.njcidl.org
this issueCEU Course P.1
2012 Welcome New Members P.1
First- t ime for 2013 P.2
B I - A N N U A L
U P D AT E O F
T H E
N J C I D L
The New Jersey Coalition for Interior Design Legislation (NJCIDL) is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the profession of interior design in New Jersey and to protecting the Public’s Health, Safety and
Welfare through interior design.
Your member contribution of only $50.00 is invaluable to continuing our work.
PO Box 164Princeton Jct., NJ 08550609.802.9770 (ph)609.301.8737 (fax)www.njcidl.org
UPCOMING EVENTSPlease
visit the
New Jersey
Coalition for Interior Design
Legislation website for
information about NJCIDL
and upcoming events at
www.njcidl.org.
Interior designers help to create jobs, specify goods and increase tax
revenue. Advocates are needed to ensure the success of the profession
in New Jersey .
The 2013 ASID National Legislative Symposium, held in Dallas, TX was a
gathering of interior design professionals and leaders from ASID and IIDA.
The event provided insight into the struggles and successes of the interior
design legislative processes throughout the United States. In addition to a
general assembly, there were a number of break-out session that focused
on arming interior designers with powerful tools to use when navigating the legisla-
tive process and shaping the future of interior design.
For first-timers, it was eye opening, for seasoned veterans, it was an opportunity to
swap stories and share best practices.
Some valuable lessons learned include:
1. Legislation that is in place today does not last indefinitely.
2. There is a robust network of designers, passionate about legislation
and who are willing to help guide and support you through the process.
3. It is critical to build and nurture relationships with community leaders
and other professionals in order to garner support for the legislation.
Prepare, prepare, prepare……..
This year’s Legislative Symposium New Jersey attendees were Michael Mariotti,
Donna Domenicali and Erin Jimenez.
2013 Annual Legislative Symposium
CoalitionUpdate Issue 01 February 2013
Claire Gabert, PrincipalGabert Designs, East Windsor, NJ
Award-winning commercial designer
“Legislation that
is in place today
does not last
indefinitely”
EYE ON ITLegislationInterior Designers contribution to
society has an impact on the econo-
my, by specifying materials and
creating jobs. Over $75 billion worth
of products and services were speci-
fied nationally for interior products
in one year, with Interior Designers
responsible for 82% of that market,
while architectural firms 16% and
furniture dealers only 2%. Legislation
protects the Public with the Certified
Interior Designer being well versed in
Health, Safety and Welfare.
ASID Government & Public Affairs
Managers,
Alexis de Armas & Tom Kaczmarek
gpa@asid.org , 202-546-3480
The Coalition ran their first
Workshop Study Group in August
2012. For the four attendees
in this first ever Coalition
Workshop, Celeste and Claire
provided the full gamut of
typical NCIDQ Exam sections.
Most of the attendees were taking
portions of the Exam in the spring of
2013. The general consensus was that
the review was very thorough, covering
examples of the multiple-choice ques-
tions and real-time test taking experi-
ence for the seven parts of the practi-
cum design exercises. Participants
evaluated which areas they were
confident in and which areas needed
more study. Both Celeste and Claire
emphasized that even after completion
of the Workshop, practice and studying
was essential to the study process up to
the date of the Q (NCIDQ exam).
The Coalition is planning on future
Workshop Study Groups twice a year,
in February and August, to coordinate
with the NCIDQ Exam schedule in April
and October.
Remember that passing the NCIDQ
Exam affords an interior designer the
professional status and appellation of
a National Interior Design Credential
and is a direct path to Interior Design
Certification in the State of New Jersey,
Sign up early to reserve your seat
for the 4 day August 2013 Coalition
Workshop Study Group.
Please keep in mind, NCIDQ has a two-
step process taking several weeks. The
process includes:
•an evaluation of an applicant’s
credentials to take the exam
•a fee, once the application is approved
The Coalition encourages each
applicant to contact NCIDQ early to
complete the application process.
Celeste ChirichelloDesign Department Chair
Brookdale Community College
FIRST NCIDQ Exam Workshop held in 2012
You can apply to take the IDFX as soon as you have completed your formal interior design education. Beginning in 2013, you do not have to have completed your work experience before taking this section.
Once your application has been
approved by NCIDQ, you will be
notified via email when you can
register for the next exam. You
must attempt at least one section
within five years of being made
eligible or your eligibility will be
voided and you will have to reap-
ply, meeting the standards in effect
at that time.
Although you apply for the exam
just once, you must register for
each exam section.
All candidates must complete
all sections of the exam within a
five-year period. Scores for sec-
tions more than five years old
will be voided and the candidate
must retest those sections. This
is to provide the public the assur-
ance that individuals who hold the
NCIDQ Certificate credential are
minimally competent at the time
the credential was issued.
Still have questions?
Visit www.ncidq.org or
www.prometric.com for more
information!
What are the IDFX and IDPX?These are NCIDQ’s two multiple-choice exams administered through our partner, Prometric.IDFX: Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (3 hours, 125 questions, US$255)Programming, Design Application, Building Systems, Construction Document Standards, Drawing Standards and Design CommunicationIDPX: Interior Design Professional Exam (4 hours, 175 questions, US$300)Codes, Building Systems, Specifications, Construction Document Standards, Contract Admin-istration, Project Coordination and Professional Practice
When are these exams given?The IDFX and IDPX are given over a nine-day window each spring and fall at Prometric test centers. Exams will be administered Monday through Saturday. Registration will be completed through Prometric’s system rather than your MyNCIDQ account. We will advise you via email when and how to register.
Where are Prometric test centers located?You can choose from any of more than 300 locations in the United States and Canada. If you have taken the LEED or ARE exams, it is the same test network.
How do I make a reservation for a test?NCIDQ will email you when registration is open. First, read the Guide to the IDFX and IDPX Examinations, which will contain complete information regarding the upcom-ing administration. Then, you will register online through Prometric’s web site or via their toll-free number. The process is similar to booking an airline res-ervation. You will choose the location where you want to test and the day you want to test. The system will tell you what times are available based on the length of the exam(s) you are taking. You’ll make your selection and provide your payment information. The system will email you a confirmation with all the details of your test center.
We recommend reserving your place as early as possible to ensure that you get thedate/time/location you want. Prometric tests many different kinds of candidates with exams of varying lengths on any given day, so you should have an alternate day in mind in case your first choice isn’t available.
How far in advance do I have to reserve my space?It is your choice. You can register as soon as you’re notified registration is open or you can wait until the day before you want to test. Obviously, the earlier you reserve, the more choices you’ll have. Prometric also accepts same-day or walk-in reservations, provided space is avail-able. You can only test during the established window, so if you wait too long, you may not get your desired location or you may miss the testing window completely.
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