Tag: architecture
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How Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan Elevate Interior Design Standards
The interior design profession faces a stereotype of being amateur and superficial. In Canada, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have established Title and Practice Acts to elevate the profession, ensuring that only qualified individuals can use the title “Interior Designer” and defining their scope of practice. This recognition enhances professional standards and public trust.
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Unlocking Design Potential: The Architect-Interior Designer Partnership
In the world of design, the seamless collaboration between architects and interior designers is not just beneficial—it’s essential for creating truly remarkable spaces. Whether working on residential, commercial, or office projects, these two disciplines can achieve extraordinary results by leveraging each other’s strengths. Here’s how this dynamic partnership unfolds and why it’s crucial for professionals…
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How to Elevate the Interior Design Profession
The profession of interior design is often misunderstood, leading to a lack of recognition and respect. This is fueled by limited social exposure, media influence, and confusion between interior design, decorating, and architecture. To address these misconceptions, steps include raising awareness, upskilling practitioners, collaborating with professional organizations, achieving clear distinction, and leveraging media influence.
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Understanding Interior Design: Separating Fact from Fiction
Interior designers face a public image problem rooted in historical stereotypes and misconceptions. The profession is often mistaken for interior decoration, leading to feelings of frustration and inferiority. Social Identity Theory is used to analyze this issue, providing insight into how professional organizations can address it. The goal is to establish interior design’s true value…
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Are You in the INGROUP?
Social Identity Theory (SIT) examines how individuals form their identity within social groups, impacting self-worth and behavior. This theory, developed by Tajfel and Turner, is relevant for understanding professional identity, including in interior design. Applying SIT to interior design can shed light on negative stereotypes and help elevate the profession’s status.
The True Profession of Interior Design 