International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit products the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion works with 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 on the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike that relating to an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the place that the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying the many sector specialisms within decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear perception of roles and obligations is core for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly work towards title recognition to have 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 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 into their career and progress from the membership levels to get the highest a higher level 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 that may further the trouble to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
