Welcome to the Resources Hub
Whether you're a residential designer, specialise in commercial spaces, or are a student looking for foundational knowledge, BIID offers a wide array of resources.
Top tips for photographing your own projects
Showcase your designs with great interior photography - What you need to know.
RIBA Plan of Work and Interior Designers
We introduce the RIBA Plan of Work and how it can be useful to interior designers.
What you need to know about the living wage
Make sure you’re clued-up about the living wage if you’re an employer. Our guide has the details
How to Design Remotely
Lockdown demanded new ways of working. We take a look at how it might be achieved
5 Policies to Create or Update Now
The BIID suggests 5 policies every design practice should have.
VAT: what interior designers need to know
Find out when you need to register your practice for VAT, and what your responsibilities are, with our guide.
What Insurance do I need and why?
Our advice on what insurance an interior designer needs and how to find it.
An Architect or an Interior Designer?
The BIID's new infographic to help clients understand the difference between an Architect and an Interior Designer.
What are an Interior Designer's responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?
It’s essential to know what your duties are under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Get the low down with our quick guide.
How to start an interior design business
Get set to run your own company. Follow our step-by-step guide to launching an interior design practice, and be ready for your first clients
How to use social media to win clients
Find out how social media can help your practice and what you should be posting
How To Work With Journalists To Promote Your Business
Developing personal contacts with interiors journalists and showing off completed projects on your website could both garner you great publicity. Find out how...