International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit of the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion pertains to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ can be a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions in the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, unlike that regarding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the spot that the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying various 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 to have an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, everyone can describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on the masses of hobbyists makes perfect. 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 throughout the membership levels to own highest amount of practice for an 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that may further your energy to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
