CID Designation

An experienced California interior designer, Julie Cavanaugh earned a degree in the discipline from West Valley College in Saratoga. Since 2000, she has served as founding senior interior designer of Design Matters in Los Gatos. Julie Cavanaugh’s work in interior design benefits from her membership with the California Council for Interior Design Certification.

For nearly 40 years, the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) has been in charge of administering the California Certified Interior Designers Title Act. This state legislation added the title of “certified interior designer” (CID) to the California Business and Professions code and established the official CID designation for individuals who meet specific educational, professional experience, and examination requirements as set forth by the CCIDC.

The examination component of these requirements consists of a 150 multiple choice questions on subjects that range from California building codes to California contractors law. In addition to meeting school and work prerequisites, along with passing the certification exam, individuals who seek the CID designation must agree to adhere to a strict code of ethics and professional conduct.

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Author: julie Cavanaugh

An experienced interior designer who is certified through the California Certification for Interior Design and Build It Green, Julie Cavanaugh holds a degree in interior design from West Valley College in Saratoga, California. Excelling at creative problem-solving, Julie Cavanaugh has developed an approach to design that stresses functional and aesthetically pleasing spatial relationships and interior flow. Since founding Design Matters nearly a quarter of a century ago, Julie Cavanaugh has led this Los Gatos, California-area firm in a broad spectrum of comprehensive interior design and architectural planning projects. Design Matters works in multiple markets within the United States. Her latest renovation project on the Sonoma Coast has gained a reputation for its significant architectural impact. When she isn’t working, Ms. Cavanaugh enjoys hiking with her dogs and spending time with her children and husband, who is an Olympic gold medalist. Her hobbies include attending wine tastings and hunting for quality used furniture.

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