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 works with protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of your British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is usually a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions from the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, 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 different sector specialisms within home design 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 carries on work towards title recognition with 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 key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced a higher level professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage into their career and progress with the membership levels to get the highest degree of practice for an SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised interior planning 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 may further your energy to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
