International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title ‘Interior Designer’ is the skills and remit products the UK label 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 really a protected title in the UK it wouldn't be used to describe an enclosed designer. Descriptions on the role and skills of interior designers differ around the globe, unlike those of an Architect, Lawyer or Doctor the location where 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 idea of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on work towards title recognition to have 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 in the masses of hobbyists is key. 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 over 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 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 can further your energy to protect the title of ‘interior planning’ in Great Britain.
