International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit products the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is often a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions in the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the spot that the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying various sector specialisms within decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear perception 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 on an 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 through the masses of hobbyists is the vital thing. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced amount of 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 degree 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, offering the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that could further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
