How will the public or an employer know they are hiring a good designer if IDEX doesnt heavily test on design?
The design ability of a Certified Interior Designer comes from their education and/or experience, all of which has to be met before one gets to use the title of Certified Interior Designer, not because they merely passed an exam. When they pass IDEX, a client or an employer will be assured the CID knows the law and the codes. All designers prove their design ability with their project portfolio which they build through their education and/or experience. It is important to remember that certification is minimum competency at entry level” as required by California law. IDEX will be no different than any other profession which tests for minimum competency at entry level. It goes without saying that a CID with 5 years of experience isn’t going to have the depth and breadth as a CID with 25 years of experience. Consumers or employers wishing to hire a CID will assess that designers education, experience, and design portfolio and make their choice accordingly. For example, one wouldnt hire a
