Legalising the profession: Licensing, certification or credentialing - what is the answer?

摘要

The greatest goal for all lighting designers' associations is to gain official recognition for the profession. It's how to get there that has given rise to so much debate. Some people are now beginning to doubt whether official recognition is really the prime target, or whether some kind of upgrading process might not be enough. Official recognition would mean a shift in importance of the lighting designers' associations and their members, perhaps even a downgrade for them.