Performing an important role within the new and renovation sectors of the housing industry, kitchen and bathroom design has become a specialist discipline.

The Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia (KBDi) gives dedicated designers both direction and a collective ‘voice’. KBDi is a national organisation with local Chapters across the country. The national office is located in Brisbane and provides support to the local Chapters and to individual members. Additionally, the office manages the accreditation of designers (CKD & CBD), develops and coordinates training and professional development, and builds industry partnerships.

KBDi is the only national organisation exclusively for kitchen and bathroom designers with membership open to anyone involved in the design of kitchens and bathrooms, from students to highly experienced designers.

Benefits of membership include:

• Professional recognition through accreditation
• Kitchen design and bathroom design training
• Professional development for new and experienced designers
• Design awards program and national conference
• Networking opportunities
• The KBDi website “Find a designer” function which recommends KBDi members to consumers
• Marketing of members and their services to both consumers and the housing industry through the website and a variety of other marketing tools
• Member profiles regularly appearing in Kitchen and Bathroom Quarterly
• A free copy of Kitchen and Bathroom Quarterly (available at each of our quarterly events)
• Access to industry news and new product developments through local Chapter events and the KBDi e-news

Chapters
KBDi has local Chapters in every state. Each Chapter holds regular events and activities that provide valuable networking opportunities and an easy way to stay informed about the industry. KBDi events are open to members and non-members alike. Local Chapters are administered by local committees providing a point of contact for members and those interested in membership.

Training
KBDi has developed a range of indepth training opportunities designed to meet all levels of experience. Courses are available to both new designers embarking on a career in kitchen and/or bathroom design, and also to working designers who may lack the specialist training required to reach their full potential. KBDi offers training courses in both kitchen design and bathroom design. These are available in every state subject to demand. Recognition of Prior Learning is offered for those who have previous training or extensive industry experience.

Accreditation
Members who have completed appropriate training and have relevant industry experience may apply for accreditation as a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) or a Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD). CKDs and CBDs enjoy the recognition and status that provides a valuable marketing edge in today’s competitive environment.

To apply for accrediation designers must: be members of KBDi; have completed the KBDi Certificate in Kitchen Design of Cerificate in Bathroom Design (achieved through undertaking the course or RPL); and have 3 1/2 years full time work experience as a designer.

Applications inlcuding a portfolio of work are reviewed by the National Accreditation Committee appointed by the KBDi Board. Accreditation is renewed annually and requires Continuing Professional Development to ensure Accredited Designer members remain up to date with industry developments.