International differences in the required an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ means the skills and remit of the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion works with protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely 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 internal designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike those of 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 idea of roles and obligations is core towards the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on work towards title recognition on an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, now you may describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction through the masses of hobbyists is key. The SBID member status denotes an enhanced volume 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 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 can further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
