International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means skills and remit with the items 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’ can be a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an indoor designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, unlike those of 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 decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear idea of roles and obligations is core for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly on the work towards title recognition on an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can now describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction in the masses of hobbyists is vital. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced a higher level professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage within their career and progress throughout the membership levels to offer the highest degree of practice as a possible SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised decor 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 your energy to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
