International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit of the the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion refers to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of your 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 on the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, 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 different sector specialisms within home design 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 is constantly work towards title recognition for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can describe themselves as a possible ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in the masses of hobbyists is vital. 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 with the membership levels to own highest volume of practice being an 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 that can further the trouble to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
