International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ refers back to the skills and remit with the items the UK call an ‘Interior Decorator. The confusion concerns protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes precisely the same remit and skill of the British interior designer, but as ‘Architect’ is usually a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an inside designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, unlike that relating to an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor in which the title is clearly identified.
SBID aimed to clarify the role and definition by identifying various sector specialisms within home design that require specific compliance laws. A clear perception of roles and obligations is core for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID will continue to work towards title recognition with an Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, now you may describe themselves for an ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction on 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 into their career and progress throughout the membership levels to own highest amount of practice as a possible 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, giving the first UK based-tested measure of knowledge that could further the time and effort to protect the title of ‘home design’ in Great Britain.
