BALTIMORE – All of the 111 candidates that tested as part of AIFD’s Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) program were successful in their bid to become a Certified Floral Designer (CFD®) as bestowed by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), it was announced by Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD, CFD, PFCI, president of the Institute.
The candidates participated in AIFD’s rigorous Professional Floral Designer Evaluation (PFDE) session held June 28, immediately prior to the AIFD National Symposium “Journey” in Denver. Earning a CFD® is the first step of the PFDE; the ultimate goal is to become an Accredited Member of AIFD.
Of the 111 professionals, 23 designers earned their CFD credentials in Denver and 21 designers maintained their CFD credentials. Sixty seven professionals created artistic designs that were so excellent in presentation that they have been invited to become a member of AIFD and they will be inducted during ceremonies at the 2016 AIFD National Symposium “Inspiration” taking place in Orange County, Calif., July 3-7.
During a PFDE, candidates must create five designs in four hours – product and categories are not announced until the PFDE begins. Designs are then evaluated based on ten points of professional floral design including mechanics, balance, color, theme, line, creativity and mechanics.
Prior to participating in the design portion of the PFDE, candidates must complete certain education requirements and successfully complete an online test to evaluate their fundamental understanding of design.
CFD designers are required to maintain their professional designation by accumulating 25 hours of floral design continuing education or serving in various capacities in floral associations.
For a complete listing of the results please visit http://aifd.org/2015-pfde-results/.
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About the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
The mission of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is to advance the art of professional floral design through education, service and leadership, and to recognize the achievement of excellence in this art form. Established in 1965 AIFD is, today, the floral industry's leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design. AIFD and its accredited members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for events worldwide. Find more information at aifd.org.
Source: American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)