this class has been so insightful for me. coming from a non-design undergrad, this class has provided insight and much needed exposure into the industry of interior design. class on thursday was such an eye opening experience. i learned so much and have gained an appreciation for law and democracy and how it is working in the design field. david butler's presentation was fascinating, comedic and quite informative. his love and passion for this field is astonishing. considering the stories he's told us and the conflicts he's fought through, i dont think anyone can deny his zeal for this industry. i feel a great honor to be a part of FSU's design program that is under the supervision of one of the great trailblazers in designers' rights and duties. it gives me a great sense of security and pride to be a part of this program and endure the training that will be needed to be a great designer.
concerning the content of his lecture..the fight for interior designer's autonomy from other related industries seems to be one of recent Ferber. as dr. pable said, with the amount of available developable land decreasing, the need for refurbishing and renovating will be the growing concern. this is good news for IDers but a possibly dire situation for architects...IF we can keep our autonomy as designers. from what david and dr. pable were saying about national recognition as a distinct industry that provides a specific service, it seems that a unifying body is needed to represent interior designers' concerns and rights. apparently it seems like that is non-existent and must be developed to have a firm standing in our industry's fight for autonomy.
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Noelani,
I share your respect for the FSU department. The caliber of the other faculty is one of the strongest reasons that I chose to relocate here two years ago. It is rare to have the opportunity to speak directly with a 'move and shaker' of interior design legislation that describes David Butler. His work here in Florida has been emulated in other states across the nation.
Like you, I feel the time has come for a unified voice for our profession. You might enjoy attending Sarah Chaney's thesis defense- it's on a public relations strategy to correct public perceptions about interior design. She argues for the presence of a single organization that can make this happen.
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