International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit of the the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion pertains to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of your British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be 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 worldwide, 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 various sector specialisms within home 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 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, now you may describe themselves as a possible ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists makes perfect. 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 from the membership levels to obtain the highest amount of practice for 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, supplying the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that can further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
