January 1, 2022, marked the first day that NC Registered Interior Designers were able to stamp and seal their own documents. 

• This is the first time in the nation that this has been possible 
• The NC bill has been a model for other states to pass similar legislation
• Small Interior Design businesses are now able to be more competitive
• This new law does not restrict any Interior Designers from practicing the way they always have
• The effort to pass the legislation was carried by ASID Carolinas with the support of IIDA Carolinas and CIDQ

What is happening now?

• Educating students across North Carolina about the legislation
• Presented to attendees at High Point Market in April 2022
• Looking to increase the number of Registered Interior Designers (Registration is Open!) 
• Continuing to advocate in North Carolina
• Starting grassroots efforts in South Carolina

Why become a NC Registered Interior Designer (RID)? 

• If you own your own business or if you are self-employed:
  • Increase your services to your clients because you can provide stamp and seal for your drawings
  • Because of these added services you can Increase your project revenue
  • Increase your value to the design team when you collaborate with architects and engineers
  • Increase the opportunity for growth for your employees
• If you work for a firm:
  • Improve your value to your employer because of your ability to stamp and seal your own plans
  • Improved value to your company increases your salary
  • Improved value to projects and your company increases your opportunity to become a leader in the company

Learn More: http://ncbarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RID-Registration_application.pdf 

Interested in getting involved in the Advocacy Committee?
Reach out to Sandy Hower, Chapter Administrator, at administrator@nc-sc.asid.org.