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 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 in the role and skills of interior designers differ all over the world, 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 the different sector specialisms within decor that require specific compliance laws. A clear comprehension of roles and obligations is core to your teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID carries on work towards title recognition for the Interior Designer in the UK.
How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, you can now describe themselves just as one ‘interior designer’. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction from your 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 with the membership levels to obtain the highest amount of practice just as one SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised 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, supplying 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.
