International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit products the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely the same remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions in the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the location where the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying the many sector specialisms within design 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 is constantly on the work towards title recognition to have an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can now describe themselves being an ‘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 of their career and progress with the membership levels to get the highest a higher level practice just as one 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge which will further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
