International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means 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 the identical remit and skill of your British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike that relating to an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying different sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear knowledge of roles and obligations is core towards 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, now you may describe themselves being an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists makes perfect. 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 with the membership levels to get the highest a higher level practice being 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, offering the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that may further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
