IDIBC, Interior Designers Institute of BC
Mailing Address: Suite 400 - 601 W. Broadway V5Z 4C2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

IDIBC is now a member of CIDRAC The Council of Interior Design Regulation Authorities of Canada (CIDRAC) is composed of the nine provincial regulatory bodies across Canada, who set the professional standards for the profession and determine who meets the established qualifications in each jurisdiction. These provincial bodies individually regulate the practice of interior design in the interest of protecting the public. As provincial authorities, the members of CIDRAC see va...lue in a cohesive approach in the setting of professional standards across Canada and elevating the profession of interior design. CIDRAC members will meet regularly to cooperate on regulatory matters of mutual interest and concerns. CIDRAC will focus on regulatory matters such as: -Education, experience and examination requirements; -Review of interior design competencies to ensure relevancy; -Reciprocity agreement between the members of CIDRAC and the provincial jurisdictions; -Regulation of the title or practice of interior design; -Ongoing requirements such as professional development and liability insurance; -Setting of professional standards and enforcement; -Lobbying provincial and federal government on sound public policy; -Regulatory advocacy that builds awareness around the minimum qualifications in Canada and regulation that exists; -Programming that promotes and elevates the profession of interior design in Canada; -Best practices related to, but not limited to, administrative, regulatory and governance matters. Read more about IDIBC, the self-regulatory professional body for interior design practitioners in BC, here: https://www.idibc.org/about/ #RegisteredInteriorDesigner

The Tom Park Student Bursary was created in 2013 to honour the life, legacy and volunteer spirit of Tom Park, a former IDIBC volunteer and generous contributor to the interior design community. It will be awarded to a minimum of one eligible student nominee who best exemplifies the spirit of participation and volunteerism within the interior design profession above and beyond their curriculum requirements, making an impact on their future profession and furthering the goals o...f IDIBC. Grade point average or financial need are not influencing factors. The award is $1000 per student. Any full or part time student member of IDIBC in good standing who is either: -Resident of BC for provincial tax purposes, or -Enrolled in a CIDA accredited four year Bachelor of Interior Design degree in BC. Nominee must be a student in the program in the calendar year in which they are nominated. For further info and to download an application form, click link. https://www.idibc.org//tom-park-student-bursary-deadline-/

"There still is a need for a physical office. The frequency in which it's used is going to change. The number of people in there at any given time is going to change, but I think there's still going to be a need for that."

American Society of Interior Designers/ASID - Interior Design Title Acts video now online Learn who can legally use the title Registered Interior Designer in BC. Title Acts protect the public by allowing consumers who are in need of complex design-construction work to make sure they are hiring professionals with the necessary education and training to safely and lawfully meet these requirements.... Watch this video from ASID. www.idibc.org/u/interior-design-title-acts-video-from-asid/ #RegisteredInteriorDesigner

Join IDIBC as an Intern Member! If you are: The holder of a four-year bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA-accredited program, or the equivalent (as determined by CIDQ’s Alternative Review Program). Gaining experience in the profession of interior design. ... Eligible to write the NCIDQ exam. Interested in developing professionally by earning CEUs (continuing education units). You can join IDIBC, the provincial association of professional interior designers with over 700 Registered, Intern and Student members. Benefits: Your designation is Intern Interior Designer IDIBC. Meet and network with Registered Interior Designers. Access the IDIBC Job Bank, latest industry news through e-blasts and other member communications. Attend relevant continuing education and industry events. Take advantage of the IDIBC insurance program, with group rates for professional liability. Develop leadership skills and advance the profession by volunteering with your contemporaries and mentors For further info, go to the website. https://www.idibc.org/professional-r/membership/categories/ #RegisteredInteriorDesigner

A number of big brands, including Stella McCartney, Adidas, Lululemon and Hermes, in partnership with biotechnology startups Bolt Threads and MycoWorks, say later this year you'll be able to buy more products with leather made from another bio-based material that's grown by recycling waste.

"Because we know that, last year, anxiety was growing about the pandemic, we felt that it was important to have two colours that would show this union of colour that could then symbolize our need to reach out and connect with others. So at least that was our hope. And that was the reasoning behind it." Additionally, grey stands for practical and rock solid, the yellow for warmth and optimism a combination that gives us some degree of resilience and hope, explains Eiseman.

Pantone Colours of the Year 2021 People are looking for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity, and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty. A warming yellow combined with gray, emblematic of solid and dependable elements that encourages feelings of composure, steadiness and resilience.... https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2021

IDIBC Registered Members: BC Building Code Update Seminar: New self-reporting details All Registered Interior Designers (RIDs) are required by IDIBC to maintain current knowledge of the BC Building Code. In 2019, IDIBC changed its Professional Development policy to ensure that all existing RIDs complete a BC Building Code update seminar with every substantial BCBC update (ie. 2012, 2018, etc.).... RIDs must complete an IDIBC-approved BC Building Code update seminar that includes an overview of 2018 updates to the BC Building Code. This two-hour seminar must be completed by all RIDs prior to Dec. 31, 2021. Documentation of seminar completion will be required as part of the 2022 membership renewal process. New RIDs are not required to take the update seminar if they have completed the 36 hour course on the 2018 BC Building Code required as part of their membership application. IDIBC will offer another online seminar in 2021. Date will be announced by email one to two months prior to seminar. Online registration will be available.

Unlike Ontario and Quebec, British Columbia never shut down its construction sector during the pandemic.

IDIBC is pleased to announce that you can now Find An Interior Design Expert In BC by visiting the IDIBC website. This new directory of our Registered (Professional) Interior Designer members enables the public to search for a RID by name, company, city and/or practice category. Registered members of IDIBC meet an established standard of experience and competence, and conduct their practice in accordance with a prescribed code of ethics.... In identifying these Registered individuals, the public is assured of a recognized level of skill and experience when seeking the services of an interior designer. For further information on hiring (or becoming) a Registered Interior Designer go to the website: https://www.idibc.org/public-resources/rid-registry/ or contact IDIBC at [email protected]

BCBC 2020 Building Accessibility Handbook now online The new Building Accessibility Handbook reflects the BCBC 2018 accessibility requirements. It is a separate resource that provides explanatory text and illustrations to support code users to better understand and apply the complex code requirements to make buildings more accessible. Some key changes include:... -A refreshed title to reflect the intention of the handbook, which is to support universal design and access to and throughout buildings; -Incorporating BCBC 2018 accessibility design requirements as well as intent statements and attributions to provide the reasons for requirements and support Code application; -Renewed commentary, to increase clarity and readability, and illustrations, to represent diverse building occupants; and -Links to leading standards, programs, and resources to provide additional accessibility guidance. #registeredinteriordesigner

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Dec. 2 webcast Panel Discussion sponsored by International WELL Building Institute The recent global pandemic has challenged organizations all over the world to rethink everything. From how they prepare for an emergency, clean offices to stakeholder engagement and communication. A few of these organizations were ahead of the curve prioritizing building safety. Join this panel as they discuss how these preventative approach support companies in response to Covid-19 and how it well helps in the long run.

AZURE and the Italian Cultural Institute are proud to present the latest instalment in the AZURE Talks series: Luca Nichetto and John Baker on Cross-Cultural Collaboration. This special AZURE Talk features Luca Nichetto one of the most exciting industrial designers working today and John Baker, founder of Toronto-based design destination Mjölk, as they discuss working together between Italy and Canada on lighting and housewares, and how cross-cultural collaboration makes ...for more profound products. The talk will take place online on Thursday, December 3 at 12:00 noon EST, and is completely free to attend. Azure Magazine

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