The Florida state legislature has killed HB 5005, a bill that would no longer require interior designers who work on commercial buildings to hold a state license. “The rejection of this legislation ensures that all public buildings in Florida will continue to be designed by trained professionals who adhere to the highest forms of both style and public safety,” says Patty Blaser, president of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Inc. (NCIDQ). “Interior designers undertake years of study to ensure that the interiors of public buildings are not only beautiful, but safe and accessible for everyone.”
In Florida, a registered interior designer is required to complete a formal post-secondary education, complete at least two years of practical work experience, and pass NCIDQ’s comprehensive examination.
