International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit of the the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely the same remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is often a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ worldwide, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying various sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear comprehension of roles and obligations is core on the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly on the work towards title recognition with an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can now describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction through the masses of hobbyists is the vital thing. 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 over the membership levels to own highest amount of practice for 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 ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
