International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit with the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns 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 can't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ worldwide, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the place that 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 knowledge of roles and obligations is core for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly 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 from your masses of hobbyists is the vital thing. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced amount 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 amount of practice as a possible SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised home 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge which will further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
