International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit products the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion refers to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely the same remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an inside designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, unlike those of an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the location where the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying different sector specialisms within interior planning that require specific compliance laws. A clear idea of roles and obligations is core to your 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, everyone can describe themselves as a possible ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists is vital. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced degree of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage of their career and progress from the membership levels to offer the highest volume 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 the time and effort to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
