International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit of the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes the identical 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 enclosed designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, 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 home design that require specific compliance laws. A clear comprehension of roles and obligations is core for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly work towards title recognition on an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can now describe themselves as a possible ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction from your masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced volume of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage into their career and progress with the membership levels to get the highest a higher level practice as a possible 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 may further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
