International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit products the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes the identical 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 world wide, 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 the different sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear idea of roles and obligations is core towards the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID will continue to 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 just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists is vital. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced a higher level professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage inside their career and progress with the membership levels to own highest a higher level practice for an SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised decor 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that could further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
