International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit with the items 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 your British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is often a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an inside designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, 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 different sector specialisms within 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 for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, everyone can describe themselves being an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in 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 throughout the membership levels to offer the highest amount of practice just as one 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, offering the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that could further the trouble to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
