The IDEP is a monitored, documented experience
program administered by the National Council for Interior Design
Qualification (NCIDQ) for entry-level designers. IDEP assists
entry-level interior designers in obtaining a broad range of quality
professional experience. The program provides a structure for the
essential transition between formal education and professional practice,
recognizing the differences between classroom and workplace. IDEP helps
prepare participants for the NCIDQ Examination. While gaining the
experience necessary to sit for the exam, apply for
Louisiana Intern Interior Design status.
To download the NCIDQ IDEP brochure
click here
In order to participate in the IDEP
program, the participant needs an IDEP SUPERVISOR. This is an employer
or immediate supervisor within the office. The supervisor must be an
NCIDQ Certificate holder or a licensed/registered interior designer or
an architect who offers interior design services.
Click here to locate a potential supervising firm.
A MENTOR is also needed to participate in
the IDEP program. The MENTOR is an interior designer for whom the intern
does not work. The mentor will give career advice as the intern moves
through the program. The mentor should communicate with the intern at
least three times a year. The mentor must be an NCIDQ Certificate holder
or a licensed/registered interior designer. The mentor should be
employed outside the intern's firm or should have a non-supervisory
relationship with the intern. Click here to locate
a mentor.
To download the IDEP Supervisor and Mentor Guide
click here.
For additional information on the NCIDQ
IDEP program please visit
www.ncidq.org
