International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit of the the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is usually a protected title in the UK it can't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike that surrounding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying the different sector specialisms within design that require specific compliance laws. A clear knowledge of roles and obligations is core to your 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, you can now describe themselves for an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in the masses of hobbyists makes perfect. 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 get 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 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 may further your energy to protect the title of ‘design’ in Great Britain.
