International differences in the necessary an Interior Designer
In many countries, the title _Interior Designer_ means skills and remit with the items the UK label an _Interior Decorator. The confusion pertains to protection of title. In Europe, an Interior Architect describes a similar remit and skill of an British interior designer, but as _Architect_ can be 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 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 different sector specialisms within home design that require specific compliance laws. A clear idea of roles and obligations is core for the teaching structures and course content which trains new professionals. SBID is constantly work towards title recognition on an Interior Designer in the UK.

How does an Interior Designer become qualified?
In the UK, everyone can describe themselves for an _interior designer_. Therefore for consumer protection, separation and distinction through the masses of hobbyists makes perfect. 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 get the highest degree of practice as a possible SBID Accredited professional. SBID also accredits university course content as fit for professional practice, offering students at any recognised decor 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 which will further your energy to protect the title of _decor_ in Great Britain.