Meet the Registered Interior Designer
The inviting factor about working with Shirley Hammond, owner of Perceptive Designs, LLC, is that she probably reminds you of your favorite neighbor or best friend. Whether she is drawing your renovation and electrical plans, specifying cabinetry, lighting, plumbing, furnishings and finishes, or overseeing the installation. . . it is apparent that you would not want to remodel without her. Award-winning designs combined with the highest level of service are her specialties. She is highly acclaimed on the local, state and national level for her expertise, creativity, integrity and dedication to every project.
Shirley E. Hammond, FASID, NCIDQ, RID
Education
B.S. Interior Design, University of Alabama
M.S. Interior Design, University of Alabama
Post Graduate study, Tulane University
Certifications
NCIDQ Certified Since 1980
Alabama State Registered Interior Designer #043
Association Membership
ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
Professional Member since 1981
Elected to Fellow, 2003
ASID State Design Awards
Kitchen Awards: First Place Kitchens (1995), Second Place Kitchens (2008, 2012, 2016), Honorable Mention Kitchens (two in 2009, 2012)
Bath Awards: First Place Baths (2009, 2012), Third Place Bath (2014, 2016)
Renovation Awards: Second Place (2016)
Historic Preservation Awards: Second Place Historic Preservation (2012),
Honorable Mention Historic Preservation (1992)
Philanthropic Awards: “Bronze” award for Philanthropic (2015)
Professional Accomplishments
2008, CIDQ Louis Tregre Award, a single annual award given to an interior designer in the U.S. or Canada by CIDQ for grassroots service to CIDQ and its mission
2002, International President, Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ)
1997 Graduate of “Leadership Alabama”
1995, Governor’s Appointee to the Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Designers; Chairman, (1999, 2000)
1994, Alabama State President; 2009, National Board Member, The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
About CIDQ & NCIDQ
The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) is the premier certifying organization for interior design professionals. CIDQ develops and administers the three-part NCIDQ Examination, which tests interior designers’ knowledge of core competencies required for professional practice in the industry. The exam is based on CIDQ’s independent, comprehensive analysis of the profession and the daily practice of interior design in a range of settings. CIDQ continually updates the exam’s contents to ensure they reflect the most current skills required to design secure, functional and innovative interior spaces.
CIDQ is comprised of regulatory boards from across the United States and Canada. As such, the organization takes seriously its responsibility to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare. NCIDQ Certification meets legal and regulatory standards for the interior design profession as established by more than half of the states across the U.S. and the provinces in Canada. NCIDQ Certification is the industry's recognized indicator of proficiency in interior design principles and a designer's commitment to the profession.
Since 1974, CIDQ’s mission has been to create, test and promote guidelines for determining competency in the practice of interior design. NCIDQ Certification has been the global standard for interior design professionals for 50 years.