International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit of the items the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion refers to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions from the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, 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 various sector specialisms within interior planning that require specific compliance laws. A clear knowledge of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID will continue to work towards title recognition with an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, now you may describe themselves for an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in the masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced amount of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage of their career and progress with the membership levels to get the 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 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, supplying the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that can further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
