Title: (Optional) Explain the requirements for licensure in the interior design industry.
Course: Introduction to Interior Design (19263-18) > Section: Investigating Influences on Interior Design

Explanation should include

- state-accredited degree programs
- monitored experience
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCDIQ) exam.

Explanation may also include different licensure requirements for Virginia and surrounding areas.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are local, state, and federal regulations regarding housing, interior design, and construction?
- How do these regulations overlap? How do they differ?
- What is the importance of the Fair Housing Act requirements?

Communication

- How can design professionals communicate the need to comply with government regulations to clients and contractors?
- How might social, cultural, or ethnic differences in the client population influence communication?

Leadership

- What should design professionals do to encourage compliance with government regulations regarding housing, interior design, and construction?
- What skills and knowledge do design professionals need to recognize cases of disregard for regulations?

Management

- What resources help explain the regulation of housing, interior design, and construction?
- What strategies help ensure compliance with governmental regulations regarding housing, interior design, and construction?
- What is the local procedure for reporting suspected cases of noncompliance with regulations?