International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit products the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion pertains to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of any British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, unlike that regarding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which 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 to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on work towards title recognition with 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 through the masses of hobbyists is vital. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced degree of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage within their career and progress over the membership levels to offer the highest a higher level practice as a possible 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that may further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
