International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit products the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion refers to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely the same remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is really a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions from the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike those of 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 decor 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 carries on work towards title recognition on an 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 makes perfect. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced degree of 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 degree of practice as a possible 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 can further your energy to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
