International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means 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 a similar remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an inside designer. Descriptions in the role and skills of interior designers differ world wide, unlike that relating to 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 will continue to work towards title recognition to have an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can now describe themselves for an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction from your masses of hobbyists is vital. 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 throughout the membership levels to obtain the highest volume of practice for an 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 that could further your time and effort to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
