International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit with the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is often a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions in the role and skills of interior designers differ worldwide, 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 many 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 carries on work towards title recognition to have an 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 from your masses of hobbyists is vital. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced volume of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage within their career and progress from the membership levels to offer the highest degree 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, supplying the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that can further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
