International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit of the the UK label an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion pertains to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes exactly the same remit and skill of any 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 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 the many sector specialisms within decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear perception of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly work towards title recognition with an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction from your masses of hobbyists makes perfect. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced degree of 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 degree of practice being an 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, offering the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that could further the trouble to protect the title of ‘decor’ in Great Britain.
