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The NCIDQ Interior Design Fundamentals Examination (IDFX)

The Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX) for 2021 tests your knowledge of:

  1. Programming and Site Analysis 10%
  2. Relationship between Human Behavior and the Designed Environment 10%
  3. Design Communication Techniques 10%
  4. Life Safety and Universal Design 20%
  5. Interior Building Finishes and Materials 10%
  6. Technical Specifications for Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment and Lighting 15%
  7. Construction Drawings, Schedules, and Specifications 20%
  8. Professional Development and Ethics 5%

Here are some examples of the types of topics covered per content area on the Interior Design Fundamentals Exam:

What’s Light Got To Do With It?

May 23, 2021 by Lisa League

Did you know that orange light may help you concentrate? Or that bright light can make you crave spicier hot wings?

Lighting design isn’t just about aesthetics anymore; it’s affecting us in ways we may not have even realized.

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FF&E Specifications: The Tip of the Iceberg

May 24, 2021 by Lisa League

FF&E is an extensive subject. Making the initial selections is just the tip of the iceberg. Selecting FF&E also involves a lot of technical and legal issues, such as flammability and code requirements.

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Surefire Interior Design Steps to Land Yourself in Jail

May 19, 2021 by Lisa League

The Life Safety theme persists throughout the Practicum and the Multiple Choice Exams for a good reason. It serves beyond your NCIDQ Exam preparation and can be a life saver.

Find out why.

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Interior Design Communication: It’s About Show and Tell

May 19, 2021 by Lisa League

Designers create visuals for clients, and to share information with other members of the design team.

Learn to select the right visual for the right use at the right time.

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Success with Contract Documents on the NCIDQ Exam

May 24, 2021 by Lisa League

Interior designers need to communicate their ideas to their client and construction crew.

Your knowledge of construction documents is key to your success not only as a designer but also passing the NCIDQ Exam.

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Human Behavior and the Designed Environment

May 25, 2021 by Lisa League

Interior design requires a deep knowledge of human behavior—physical, psychological, and cultural. The ability to understand and communicate with clients is very important. Designed spaces must support the individual lifestyle and functional needs of our clients.

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What do I need to know about Universal Design for the NCIDQ Exam?

May 26, 2021 by Lisa League

Universal Design is designing spaces and products so they can be used by everyone — disabled, able-bodied, young, and old.

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Which Lighting System is Best on the NCIDQ Exam?

May 24, 2021 by Lisa League

The key to understanding lighting for each section of the NCIDQ Exam — IDFX, IDPX, or Practicum — is to know the different lighting systems. Know why one type of lighting may be better than another for a specific purpose, one environment or for certain people using a space.

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Sustainability and Green Design on the NCIDQ Exam

May 16, 2021 by Lisa League

We’ve all heard of green design as another term for sustainable design. Sustainable design seeks to meet the design requirements of a project while minimizing the environmental impact, while improving human health and well being. Sustainability is a component of both the IDFX and IDPX Exams.

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What’s This About Programming and Site Analysis?

May 24, 2021 by Lisa League

In interior design, programming is like detective work. It’s the process of gathering and analyzing information about a problem before trying to solve it with design.

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Form Follows Function: The Basics of Acoustics for the NCIDQ Exam

May 24, 2021 by Lisa League

The science of acoustics deals with sound in the built environment. Interior designers need to understand and be able to apply these basics for the NCIDQ Exam, on all three NCIDQ Exams.

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What do I need to know about life safety codes and standards?

May 26, 2021 by Lisa League

Life safety codes and standards are an important part of the NCIDQ Exam.

Get an overview of what you need to know here.

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