International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit of the the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion works with 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 wouldn't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions on 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 various sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear idea of roles and obligations is core towards the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID will continue to work towards title recognition for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can now describe themselves for an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction through 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 into their career and progress over the membership levels to offer the highest amount of practice for an SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised decor 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 can further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
