Interior Designers Celebrate Practice Rights in Illinois
On Tuesday, October 4th, the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID-IL) and the Illinois Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA-IL), celebrated the passing of HB4715; a practice rights bill signed into law on June 10th, 2022 by Governor J.B. Pritzker. This legislation establishes a robust slate of practice rights for Interior Designers in Illinois and confirms that interior design work positively impacts lives in the built environment. Interior Designers who qualify, will be able to stamp and seal documents for permitting.
On Tuesday, October 4th, the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID-IL) and the Illinois Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA-IL), celebrated the passing of HB4715; a practice rights bill signed into law on June 10th, 2022 by Governor J.B. Pritzker. This legislation establishes a robust slate of practice rights for Interior Designers in Illinois and confirms that interior design work positively impacts lives in the built environment. Interior Designers who qualify, will be able to stamp and seal documents for permitting.
Legislators, chapter members and supporters were welcomed atop the Grand Stair of Chicago’s iconic Merchandise Mart at Marshall’s Landing, theMART’s center for socializing, gathering, and dining. Guests enjoyed spectacular views of the Chicago River as they toasted this historic piece of interior design legislation.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for Interior Designers in Illinois. We have been advocating for our rights and abilities for decades. As Registered Interior Designers, we possess the knowledge, education, practical experience, and nationally recognized examination to be the protectors of public health, safety, and welfare in the built environment. With the passing of HB4715, we are finally being acknowledged for our qualifications with the ability to independently sign and seal construction documents for permit. The interior design industry is an economic force within the United States and this profession is 75% female with over 80% small business owners. These new rights advance women’s economic empowerment and support equity and equality in the workforce. ASID-IL is incredibly grateful to everyone who helped pass this historic piece of legislation and we were honored to celebrate this achievement with the IIDA-IL Chapter, our Bill Sponsors, Legislators, Advocacy Partners, and design community.”
-Sarah Schwuchow, ASID, NCIDQ, WELL AP, RID
ASID Illinois Chapter President
See the gallery below for photos from the celebration!
Stay tuned for more updates on Interior Design legislation in Illinois. Thank you again for your support!
Announcing Practice Rights for Registered Interior Designers in Illinois!
Our Bill has become a Law!
Over the last year, you may have seen messages from our team asking for your support for interior design rights in Illinois. We are excited to announce that with your assistance, our bill has become a law!
On June 10th 2022, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed this into law this historic piece of legislation that establishes practice rights for Registered Interior Designers in Illinois and confirms that interior design work positively impacts lives in the built environment.
What does this mean?
Amends the Registered Interior Design Act in Illinois
Provides a Seal for Registered Interior Designers (RID)
RID’s can stamp their own design plans for non-structural construction
Acknowledges the crucial role Interior Designers play in protecting occupant health, safety, and welfare
Who lead the initiative?
Introduced and sponsored by Representative Margaret Croke (D) in the House of Representatives and by Senator Laura Fine (D) in the Senate
ASID IL and IIDA IL Chapter Leaders, Members, and Legislators
CIDQ (Council for Interior Design Qualification)
Who will regulate this Practice Act?
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
When will the new law take effect?
January 1st 2023
Stay tuned for more updates on Interior Design legislation in Illinois. Thank you again for your support!
RNDD Gallery Walk Vignette at Eggersmann
We had such an exciting night this past Friday at the River North Design District’s 6th Annual Fall Gallery Walk! Our vignette was featured at the eggersmann showroom and showcased the intriguing and emotional work of Bobbi Meier.
We had such an exciting night this past Friday at the River North Design District’s 6th Annual Fall Gallery Walk! Our vignette was featured at the eggersmann showroom and showcased the intriguing and emotional work of Bobbi Meier.
The walk featured 20 showrooms exhibiting designer vignettes from Chicago’s top designers, showcasing living settings highlighting artwork created by some of the brightest stars in the art world today.
We are also pleased to announce that our vignette was awarded Best Vignette Design!
Here are some highlights from our opening night on Friday!
Our Concept Statement
Our vignette, featuring Bobbi Meier’s series Family Portraits, captures the emotional chaos of a family game night. This drawing room is a space to feel; intense colors, textures, and patterns meld together seamlessly to create an atmosphere of excitement and energy that is on the verge of spilling over into madness.
Family Portraits is a series of objects spilling from frames and cast in porcelain. Bobbi Meier writes that “the frame becomes a device to bring tidiness to a messy situation. It simultaneously attempts to entrap and protect an object, which cannot be contained: underlying emotional chaos.” This vignette is a playful take on Meier’s work, inviting you to indulge in an evening of lively gameplay; let loose, have a cocktail, and spill the emotions that emerge during a competitive family game night.
Meet the artist, Bobbi Meier of salonlb.
“Producing work that is sensuous, slightly frightening, and grotesquely humorous has become a means to engage discomfort and anger with situations that cannot be changed.”
Bobbi Meier is a Chicago-based visual artist. She works in various mediums such as sculpture, collage, drawing, photography, and most recently, performance. Her work is realized through provocative use of materials such as pantyhose, spandex, porcelain, and found home furnishings, embedding themes of emotional history, struggle, and loss in its making. (salonlb.com)
Surrender Your Senses
This was truly an evening of the senses!
Sight
Beautiful eye-catching colors, designs, and intriguing art pieces were everywhere.
Taste
A signature cocktail, the Scarlet Gimlet, savory h'orderves, and decadent desserts were indulged in throughout the evening.
Touch
The eggersmann team prepared an interactive coral sponge artwork for guests to add their own colors, texture, and interpretation. The pieces were then raffled off in a social media hashtag challenge!
Smell
While guests explored the exhibit, we invited them to smell three very different scents of Zest, Smoked Woods, & Meadow.
Sound
A carefully designed playlist surrounded the studio space with a mix of upbeat tempos and contemporary hits.
