International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit of the items the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion works with protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of any British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike those of an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the place that the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying different sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear comprehension of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly on the work towards title recognition for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, everyone can describe themselves being an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced a higher level professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage inside their career and progress over the membership levels to offer the highest amount of practice as a possible 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that may further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
