International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit of the the UK call 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 internal designer. Descriptions with the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike that regarding an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the place that 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 for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly on the work towards title recognition to have an 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 on the masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced amount of professional qualification and work experience beyond university education.
Designers can join at any stage of their career and progress with 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 interior planning 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 can further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
