International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit products the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion refers to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is often a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying the different sector specialisms within home design that require specific compliance laws. A clear idea of roles and obligations is core on the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID will continue to work towards title recognition to have an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in the masses of hobbyists is the vital thing. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced volume of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage within their career and progress over the membership levels to own highest degree of practice being an SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised decor course free student membership. In 2022, SBID will introduce an entry exam to measure acquired knowledge. This process adds a layer above honours degree and work placements, supplying the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that may further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
