The Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi) is the leading international professional association for kitchen and bathroom designers. With over 10‚000 members in over 40 countries‚ KBDi is the voice of the kitchen and bathroom design industry.
KBDi’s mission is to provide its members with the resources and support they need to succeed in their careers. KBDi offers a wide range of benefits to its members‚ including⁚
- Access to exclusive educational resources and training programs
- Networking opportunities with other kitchen and bathroom designers
- Recognition for their professional achievements
- Advocacy for the kitchen and bathroom design industry
History and Mission
The Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi) was founded in 1973 as the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). The organization was founded by a group of kitchen and bathroom designers who saw the need for a professional organization to represent their interests. In 2003‚ the NKBA changed its name to the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute to better reflect the organization’s international reach.
KBDi’s mission is to provide its members with the resources and support they need to succeed in their careers. KBDi offers a wide range of benefits to its members‚ including access to exclusive educational resources and training programs‚ networking opportunities with other kitchen and bathroom designers‚ recognition for their professional achievements‚ and advocacy for the kitchen and bathroom design industry.
KBDi is the leading international professional association for kitchen and bathroom designers. With over 10‚000 members in over 40 countries‚ KBDi is the voice of the kitchen and bathroom design industry.
KBDi is committed to providing its members with the highest level of service and support. KBDi offers a wide range of programs and services to help its members succeed in their careers‚ including⁚
- Educational programs and training
- Networking opportunities
- Recognition for professional achievements
- Advocacy for the kitchen and bathroom design industry
KBDi is the essential resource for kitchen and bathroom designers. KBDi provides its members with the tools and support they need to succeed in their careers.
Membership Benefits
Membership in the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi) offers a wide range of benefits to kitchen and bathroom designers. These benefits include⁚
- Access to exclusive educational resources and training programs⁚ KBDi offers a variety of educational resources and training programs to help its members stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in kitchen and bathroom design. These resources include webinars‚ workshops‚ and online courses.
- Networking opportunities with other kitchen and bathroom designers⁚ KBDi provides its members with opportunities to network with other kitchen and bathroom designers through local chapters‚ national conferences‚ and online forums.
- Recognition for professional achievements⁚ KBDi offers a variety of awards and recognition programs to recognize the professional achievements of its members. These awards include the Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD) credentials.
- Advocacy for the kitchen and bathroom design industry⁚ KBDi advocates for the interests of the kitchen and bathroom design industry at the local‚ state‚ and national levels. KBDi works to ensure that the voices of kitchen and bathroom designers are heard by policymakers and industry leaders.
Membership in KBDi is essential for kitchen and bathroom designers who want to succeed in their careers. KBDi provides its members with the tools and support they need to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies‚ network with other professionals‚ and achieve their professional goals.
To learn more about the benefits of KBDi membership‚ visit the KBDi website at www.kbdi.org.
Design Certification and Recognition
The Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi) offers a variety of design certification and recognition programs to help kitchen and bathroom designers demonstrate their skills and knowledge. These programs include⁚
- Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD)⁚ The CKD credential is the industry standard for kitchen design. CKDs have demonstrated their knowledge of kitchen design principles‚ space planning‚ and product selection through a rigorous exam and portfolio review process.
- Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD)⁚ The CBD credential is the industry standard for bathroom design. CBDs have demonstrated their knowledge of bathroom design principles‚ space planning‚ and product selection through a rigorous exam and portfolio review process.
- Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD)⁚ The AKBD credential is designed for kitchen and bathroom designers who are in the early stages of their careers. AKBDs have demonstrated their basic knowledge of kitchen and bathroom design principles through an exam.
- Kitchen and Bath Master Designer (KBDM)⁚ The KBDM credential is the highest level of recognition that KBDi offers. KBDMs have demonstrated their mastery of kitchen and bathroom design through a rigorous exam and portfolio review process.
Design certification and recognition from KBDi can help kitchen and bathroom designers to⁚
- Demonstrate their skills and knowledge to potential clients
- Increase their earning potential
- Gain recognition for their professional achievements
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in kitchen and bathroom design
To learn more about KBDi’s design certification and recognition programs‚ visit the KBDi website at www.kbdi.org.