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light not only needed to foster visibility, The first prize winner Valdina Manuel
but also needed to create a story and to and second prize winner Cheri-Lee
occupy our space for the pleasure of both Cloete will be supported by Roche
the eye and the spirit. Bobois International who will handle the
prototyping of each winner’s project. This
A prestigious design jury was invited to prototyping will be carried out by their
the Roche Bobois Design Awards day European suppliers, selected based on
• Ms Charrisse Johnston IID - African their technical suitability.
Institute of the Interior Design The prototypes will be presented to the
Professions Roche Bobois distribution network during
• Mr Fabrice Berrux Talented and the company’s Spring 2022 International
prolific designer for Roche Bobois Congress. At the end of this congress,
• Julian and Trevyn McGowan provided the models were selected by
Southern Guild Gallery enough stores within the network, they
• Mr Charl Edwards HOUSE AND will be officially added to the brand’s
LEISURE, Editor-in-Chief collection and can then be marketed by
• Ms Marcia Margolius SA DECOR & all Roche Bobois showrooms around
DESIGN the world. A manufacturing agreement
• Ms Edith Pauly French journalist will be drawn up with Roche Bobois
Second prize winner Cheri-Lee Cloete
involved in South African design International and the respective students.
community It will set out the designers’ remuneration
based on a percentage of sales carried out
develop new craftsmanship techniques in Selection and Awards by the brand’s network. The distribution
collaboration with local craftspeople. • The first-prize winner Valdina won of these designs could therefore lead to a
The narrative function is equally R 20,000 life-long income for the students, soon to
important for a lighting object as for any • The second prize winner Cheri-Lee be graduates. dw
other design object, and the “Holy Grail” won R 15,000
lies in the perfect balance of beauty and • The three third prize winner Johannes www.iidprofessions.org.za
efficiency in a single piece of design: the
won R 10,000

Getting involved with the IID is probably the most significant

contribution you can make to your own career.

hy? It tells people that you're serious about • Discounted Rates for Design Shows and Workshops, and
interior design, interior decorating or interior relationships with media partners' International presence.
Warchitecture. It indicates your status as a business The IID is a member of Ico-D (The International Council
professional with valuable industry skills. of Design) which enables the IID to act as a formal
• The IID is the only registered professional body contact point between the South African Interior Design
representing the interior design industry in South Africa. Professions and the international design community.
• Professional Recognition and Status. Membership gives • SAQA and CPD Points. All IID professional members
you credibility by belonging to the Interior Design must also engage in continuing professional development
professional body, identifying that you are serious about (CPD). The purpose of CPD is to ensure professional
what you do. members maintain the highest possible standards
• Professional Contracts and Fees. of practice through their commitment to continued
• The IID and SACAP Partnership that is continuously learning.
growing. • Being recognised by SAQA means the IID has
• Free Marketing. Share content in our newsletter: Fridays recognition as a trusted professional body through an Act
for the following week’s Social Media platforms, 15th of of Parliament, part of a National database of professional
the month for the following month’s content. Contact bodies that uphold high standards of competence
national@iidprofessions.org.za for more information. and ethics, registration of professional designations
• IID Events and Networking. Great opportunity for you to on the most comprehensive National database of
stay visible, exchange ideas and rub shoulders with some learner achievements and exposure to best practice
of the leaders in the profession. through access to forums that improve the functions of
professional bodies.

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