ASID Lauds Oklahoma Law to Legally Recognize the Interior Design Profession
Number of States and Jurisdictions with Interior Design Legislation Now Is 26
(WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2006) -The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) lauds the new Oklahoma law, the State Architectural and Interior Designers Act, which registers professional interior designers in the state. Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry (D) signed the bill into law on May 15, 2006. With his signature, Oklahoma becomes the 26th U.S. state and jurisdiction to legally recognize the interior design profession.
"With Gov. Henry's signature, the citizens of Oklahoma will know that when they hire an interior designer in the state, they are hiring someone who meets baseline professional standards of education, examination and experience," said ASID President Robert Wright, FASID. "The law will raise the accountability of interior designers in Oklahoma to the betterment of consumers in the state. Professional interior design legislation protects the health, safety and welfare of consumers."
"ASID remains absolutely committed to advancing the interior design profession by advocating the passage of interior design legislation in every U.S. state and jurisdiction," continued Wright.
To use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma, professionals must meet the education and experience requirements set by the law (a combination of six years of education and experience) and pass the qualifying examination for interior designers, administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. They also must register with the joint Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers.
"ASID gives a standing ovation to the efforts of the Oklahoma Interior Design Coalition, for without its members' efforts, the passage of this bill wouldn't have become a reality," said Linda Newton, FASID, chair, ASID Legislative and Codes Advisory Council. "Members of the ASID Oklahoma Chapter played an integral role in the formation and strategic vision of the coalition. The Society applauds their dedication and encourages members in other ASID chapters to get involved in legislative efforts in their states."
Eight Canadian provinces also legally recognize the interior design profession. For more information on interior design legislation, please visit www.asid.org. To view the State Architectural and Interior Designers Act in its entirety, visit www.oklahoma.gov. ASID Lauds Oklahoma Law to Legally Recognize the Interior Design Profession.
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Opportunities
Request for Submissions for a new book: Residential Design for Aging in Place
John Wiley and Sons, a leading publisher of professional books and trade journals has contracted with designers Drue Lawlor, FASID and Michael A. Thomas, FASID, CAPS and NKBA member to complete a new book on the design and specification of residential living environments for an aging population.
With the graying population living longer and the wave of baby boomers turning 60, the focus of the book is to create a practical guide for working with clients to make homes safe and functional, adaptable and accessible as the years go by.
This is the Authors' first call for submissions for inclusion in the book. The Authors are looking for many types of projects that feature interiors and exteriors, from single family residences to town homes and condominiums and from new construction to remodels. Projects are to feature completed interior and exterior design solutions that allow the client and end user to remain independent for as long as possible in an environment of their choosing. Submissions are to have been completed within the last two years.
Special attention will be given to submissions for an entire residence but also encouraged are creative or innovative one room projects, concepts, cabinet drawings, elevations and clever ideas that showcase effective criteria-based solutions. Professional photographic images with a minimum of 300dpi are preferred for publication but other informal digital pictures will be considered.
In addition, the authors are looking for individuals who would like to share their knowledge and skill thru special sections of the book. Designers, manufacturers and other related professionals are invited to share their experiences, innovation in the areas of universal design and /or other related research to support quality-of-life design for the aging population.
For further information and details, please contact the authors via email at: aginginplace@designcollectivegroup.com or Michael Thomas at (561) 745-4146 extension 4#.