International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit products the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion pertains to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of any British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the place that 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 perception of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly on the work towards title recognition for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, now you may describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the 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 within their career and progress over the membership levels to offer the highest amount 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, offering the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge which will further the trouble to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
