IDQ Simplified
A study group tailored to your needs.
Designed to provide guidance, mentoring and to breakdown the material to make it easy to study and understand the most difficult topics
There is NOTHING simple about preparing and taking the NCIDQ Exam! It's overwhelming at times and feels almost impossible.
That's why we created a different way to study.
ID.Q.Simplified was created to help Interior Designers prepare for the Certification Exam and focus on the areas of knowledge as outlined by the Council of Interior Design Qualifications. If your search brought you here it is because you already know the rest, so we will focus on the exam blueprint material. With a different approach you will walk through the process with ease and confidence.
ID.Q.Simplified uses several resources, including the Interior Design Reference Manual by Kent Ballast, AIA
This textbook covers the material for each exam all in one place.
However, for more in-depth study, you will find links to videos, books, articles and other sources of reliable information.
Our goal is to help you reach YOUR goal!
Whether you just finished school and want to get a head start now, have 2 years of experience and are ready to take the first steps,
or you are a seasoned designer and just got approved to take the exam, TODAY is the Day!
Select your class below!
The Study plan walks you through each subject so that you can complete all of the areas for each exam in 12 weeks, whether preparing for IDFX, IDPX or PRAC, or at your own pace, on your own time.
While no one can anticipate the specifics of the exam, we can prepare you by uncluttering the material and information so that YOU can focus on what you need and what matters to YOU!
Select your study class today!
Welcome to ID.Q.Simplified, where the answer to your Questions are made easy!
About the Instructor
Vasthi Cheddar holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. Her career has spanned from Massachusetts to Florida, working for Interior Design and Architectural firms in the Residential, Commercial, Institutional, and Educational market segments. After 15 years as Owner and Designer of her own design firm in the Boston area, she relocated to Florida with her family and has re-established her practice.
She is NCIDQ certified and passed all three exams the first time in the span of 5 weeks. Vasthi has a passion for helping other designers achieve their dream and fulfill their goal to become NCIDQ certified.
Her experience includes all aspects of the design process including code review, custom millwork design, cabinetry, FF&E selections and Contract Administration. She excels at understanding and interpreting construction details, and the ease at which she communicates with contractors and allied trades has made it easy for her to help others understand the process even when this hasn't been part of their experience.
Read what others are saying about the course
I'm very grateful!
I came to Vasthi's class struggling and couldn’t find a way to pass. I studied very hard but I wouldn't know how to apply this knowledge to test questions and get the correct answers. I joined her classes and day by day she slowly helped me understand the challenges. She helped me to stop overthinking. She built my confidence. She CARES!!!! She is as passionate about what she is doing while remaining patient when I was struggling. Her materials were very simple and hit the target, making the studying itself approachable. I am not only highly recommending her, but can testify that I also couldn't pass my exam without her. I am very grateful!
~Mariana Wassef
Thank you
Your lessons have been amazing. They have helped me understand the topics and content in ways that I couldn't imagine before. Thank you for your patience and taking the time to explain everything so thoroughly
~ J.J.
I really enjoyed the course!
The study group sessions with Vasthi, were incredible. She is very knowledgeable and dedicated and helped us in understanding the process of thinking to answer the questions. Also the material and the exercises are very focused.
I really enjoyed the course with her.
And passed PRAC!
~Reem
ID.Q.Simplified
The answers to Your ID {Q}uestions Simplified in three easy to follow study courses
Interior Design Fundamentals (IDFX)
Coming Fall 2024!
Interior Design Professional (IDPX)
The curriculum runs concurrent with PRAC, however, it covers all the areas of study in preparation for the NCIDQ Professional Practice (IDPX) Exam
PRACTICUM (PRAC)
The curriculum consists of 12 weeks, designed to cover all areas of study in preparation for the NCIDQ Practicum exam.
WHAT TO EXPECT