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 refers to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, 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 various sector specialisms within home design that require specific compliance laws. A clear comprehension of roles and obligations is core for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on work towards title recognition on an 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 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 into their career and progress with the membership levels to offer the highest amount of practice as a possible SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised interior planning 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 which will further the trouble to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
