International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit of the the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of the 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 world wide, unlike those of an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying various sector specialisms within home design that require specific compliance laws. A clear knowledge of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on work towards title recognition for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can describe themselves for an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists is the vital thing. 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 over the membership levels to get the highest amount of practice being an SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised design 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 trouble to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
