International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit products the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an inside designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying the many sector specialisms within decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear comprehension of roles and obligations is core towards the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on 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 just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in the masses of hobbyists makes perfect. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced amount of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage of their career and progress from the membership levels to own highest volume of practice as a possible 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, offering the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that can further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
