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.
Sourcing & Supplying: What You Need To Know
Are you an agent or a principal? Our guide will help you understand both.
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
Are You Aware of Modern Slavery?
Find out how it can intersect with the world of interior designer.
Does your client contract protect your copyright?
Navigating copyright for interior designers is always difficult, read our suggested approach.
Is a trade mark right for your interior design practice?
A trade mark could be the protection you need for your brand. Get in the know with our speedy guide.
Kick Out The Kick-Backs Questions Answered
Designers submitted their Kick Out The Kick-Backs questions and Simon Biggin, a Partner at Hewitsons answered them.
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.
Limited company vs sole trader: which is best for interior designers?
Should you launch an interior design practice as a sole trader or set up a limited company? Here’s the lowdown on both routes
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.
