A: No
person may use the title "Wisconsin registered interior designer"
or use any title or description that implies that he or she is so registered,
or represent himself or herself as being registered unless the person
is lawfully registered in Wisconsin as an interior designer.
Q:
What restrictions exist for interior design firms regarding the use
of terms such as "interior designers"?
A: A
firm, partnership, or corporation may use the term "Wisconsin registered
interior designer(s)," and may advertise, or make representations
that it provides the services of a Wisconsin interior designer only
if at least one principal, partner, or officer who is in responsible
charge of the interior design services provided by the firm, partnership,
or corporation is a Wisconsin registered interior designer.
Q:
Is it possible to become a registered interior designer in Wisconsin
if I hold a similar credential from another state?
A: Yes,
it is possible to become a registered interior designer in Wisconsin
provided a person holds an unexpired certificate of a similar registration
issued by the proper authority in any state, territory, or other country
in which the requirements for registration are not of a lower standard
than those in Wisconsin.
