International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit with the items the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion refers to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is often a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike that relating to an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the spot that the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying different sector specialisms within decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear knowledge of roles and obligations is core for 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, you can describe themselves being an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in 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 within their career and progress from the membership levels to own highest amount of practice being 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, offering the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that can further your energy to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
