IIDA Southern California supports Legislation that ensures levels of competency.  We are committed and understand the importance of Legislative efforts to advance the profession and recognize the value of excellence in design. With your support you are joining us in our campaign efforts to raise awareness.  Together we will increase marketability not only to designers, but our industry at-large.

WHY LICENSING? 

• Why Licensing and Registration Laws? 
  Interior Design laws help establish and maintain professional standards that protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
• Why does IIDA support the goal of Legislation for Interior Designers? 
  IIDA firmly believes that legal recognition, achieved through licensing, registration, and certification brings uniformity to the profession, defines responsibility, and encourages excellence in the Interior Design industry. 

• Why can licensing or registration be important to YOU? 
  As a professional committed to advancing the highest quality of service, knowledge and skill in the practice of Interior Design, Legislation would offer YOU the inherent benefits of meeting a minimum standard of expertise.  This level of public recognition would differentiate YOU within the industry and maximize your personal growth options to whatever level of practice that meets YOUR goals.

• How can YOU make a difference for successful future Legislation in California? 
  By fully understanding the advantages of legislation and the process by which future registration could occur through a combination of grand-fathering and testing, YOU can make a difference by actively participating in the awareness-building communication campaign that will ultimately culminate in submitting a Legislative bill to State Congress, endorsing ID Registration within California.

• Why is Knowledge Power? 
  Through open dialogue, education, and the quest for personal excellence, professionals who are committed to advancing their qualifications, within an increasingly competitive world marketplace, must learn more about the role of Legislation in supporting that goal. By visiting the Licensing Guide of www.iida.org; by supporting the Interior Design Coalition of California at www.idc-ca.org and by contacting the Government and Regulatory Affairs committee of your local IIDA Chapter to request an informational presentation to be scheduled at your organization, YOU can be empowered to make an informed evaluation for your individual career path. 

• Why do we need YOU? 
  To make significant efforts towards the goal of licensing for Interior Designers in California, we need strong support and large numbers of designers who can see the benefits and embrace the chance to strengthen our role and value in the marketplace. 

IIDA will soon be launching a focused California Campaign targeted to expand awareness, clarify misunderstood issues and build consensus among our industry colleagues. Watch for the exciting events and progress updates that are underway!