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ADVOCACY
BECOME A VOICE IN THE INTERIOR DESIGN CONVERSATION
Engage the public and advance the profession
Interior Design is always evolving. Regulations, technology, and best practices shift quickly, and tapping into the IIDA community is the best resource for professional designers and design firms to succeed.
The Carolinas Chapter of IIDA encourages all our members to advocate for interior design. Through education and engagement, we can share the importance of interior design with the general public: what it is, and how it plays a critical role in the health, safety, and welfare of the interior environment.
By staying informed and up to date with the interior design industry, pursuing knowledge and maintaining high levels of credentials, we provide more value to the consumer, and greater mentorship to our peers. When designers are informed and safe, we can achieve exceptional creativity and effectiveness as we support our clients and communities.
IIDA-Carolinas supports the Association’s goal of legal recognition for interior design in both North and South Carolina. We believe every member should know our state and national design laws, advocacy efforts by IIDA Coalitions, and the professional and financial benefits of registration.
ADVOCACY RESOURCES
Interested in meeting your legislator? Reach out to our Consultant Advocate for an opportunity to meet them.
Kerry Burke, Senior VP
McGuire Woods Consulting
kburke@mwcllc.com
Student Advocacy Award application/information
VP of Advocacy contact information advocacy@iida-carolinas.org
NORTH CAROLINA
We are so excited to have this new legislation in place, but it is up to us, to be sure we keep this licensure agreement. We need all eligible Interior Designers to get registered. Below are links to information and details on how to register and as always, reach out to our board with any questions you may have.
Alison Volckens, VP of Advocacy avolckens@cdesigninc.com
Katie Hill, Director of Advocacy khill@alfredwilliams.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
At this time we are starting the process of gathering information regarding legislation in South Carolina. While we would love to begin this process soon as well, we all know from our work in North Carolina, this can take some time. We encourage all of our members to reach out with any contacts they may have that can help us in the effort. Please use the link to sign up to become an advocate to stay informed as we move forward on this action.