International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit with the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely the same remit and skill of your British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ worldwide, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the place that the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying the many sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear knowledge of roles and obligations is core on the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly work towards title recognition on an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can describe themselves as a possible ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction through the masses of hobbyists is the vital thing. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced a higher level professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage into their career and progress throughout the membership levels to offer the highest volume of practice being an SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised interior planning 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that could further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
