International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit of the 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 often a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike those of 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 design that require specific compliance laws. A clear idea of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on work towards title recognition to have an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, everyone 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 amount of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage inside their career and progress throughout the membership levels to offer the highest volume of practice just as one SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised decor 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 ‘design’ in Great Britain.
