International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit of the the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion pertains to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is usually a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions from the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike that regarding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the place that the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying different sector specialisms within design 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 is constantly work towards title recognition with an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction through the masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced a higher level professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage within their career and progress with the membership levels to offer the highest a higher level practice for an SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised home 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 your energy to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
