International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit products the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion works with protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely the same remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an internal designer. Descriptions in the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, 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 various sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear perception 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 for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, now you may describe themselves for an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced volume of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage of their career and progress throughout the membership levels to offer the highest a higher level practice just as one 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, supplying the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that may further the trouble to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
