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 label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion works with protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar 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 enclosed designer. Descriptions in the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike that regarding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the location where the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying the different sector specialisms within decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear knowledge of roles and obligations is core on the 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, you can describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in the masses of hobbyists is the vital thing. 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 get the highest degree of practice being 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, supplying the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that may further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
