education

Every time I time I set forth an education or career I get distracted by something shinny or my train gets derailed, therefore I try not to make too many plans. Strategically I would like to finish up my degree within the next ten months. During that time I would like to transfer from my store position to the corporate office in the design section. Once I finish up my bachelors, I would like to continue my education and obtain my master’s degree. Since my employer supports their employees in furthering their education, then I hopefully they will offer tuition reimbursement to assist with the costs. I feel this will present more opportunities to me in the future, especially in the current recession with masses of people continuing their education. I am hoping that while I am furthering my education, that I will have time to sit for the NCIDQ. If not then I will postpone it till I have finished. I’m not positive that I would continue on to obtain my doctorate. With as long as it has taken me to complete my current degree, I ‘m not sure that I could commit to that decision this early in my life.  I am defiantly not opposed to furthering my education, and I never want to close the door on learning new things. In fact, I really enjoy gaining additional knowledge and understanding.

I define interior design as the creative solution and organization of space and objects that is in harmony with the humanistic need, the surrounding environment, and with nature.

I’m not as tuned into the interior design community as I should so my opinion may have little impact.  The professional aspect of interior design and architecture should be monitored. The US has chosen to monitor parts of these fields through licensing. I do feel that there should be more distinctions between licensed and unlicensed designers. I am not saying that they should not be able to practice, however they should have more restrictions in residency aspects of the practice. The criteria for licensing are to aid in regulating the industry and keeping the public safe.