International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit with the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of your British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions from the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the location where 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 towards the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly on the work towards title recognition with an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, now you may describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists is vital. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced a higher level professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage into their career and progress throughout the membership levels to offer 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, supplying the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that could further your energy to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
