International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit of the items the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion works with protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes the identical remit and skill of your British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is usually 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 those of 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 interior planning 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 is constantly work towards title recognition with an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can describe themselves being an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction from your masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced degree of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage of their career and progress from the membership levels to obtain the highest degree of practice being an 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 can further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
