The widely-recognised marque of SBID demonstrates knowledge, expertise, and a commitment to industry standards. Accreditation distinguishes practitioners from interior design hobbyists, verifying you as a professional interior designer operating at the highest standards of practice. Enhance your profile with SBID as a trained professional by demonstrating that you are experienced, knowledgeable, and committed to quality and best practice.
Endorsing qualified interior designers as trained, trusted and experienced provides an assurance to potential clients that they’re going to receive the upmost professional service and design advice no matter the size or scale of the project – separating SBID Interior Designers from unregulated providers.
With our membership structure, SBID provide a route to achieving full SBID Accredited status, no matter the stage of your career. Interior designers can begin their journey with SBID at any level of knowledge or experience. Support is provided to help members progress through the membership levels to reach their full potential and elevate career opportunities.
Both UK and International members are accepted. This is defined by country of residence or registered business address.
Annual fees are listed below. You can also pay via monthly subscription.
Foundation Member
Interest in pursuing a career in interior design
Doesn’t yet hold or study an interior design degree
Little or no industry work experience
£180 +VAT
SBID Graduate
3 years of degree level education
Actively pursuing a career in interior design
£60 +VAT
FREE for Accredited Uni students*
SBID Associate
3 years of degree level education + 1 year in practice
OR
3.5 years of practice
24 CPD points per annum
Professional indemnity insurance
£325 +VAT
SBID Accredited
3 years of degree level education*
AND
3.5 years in practice
£395 +VAT
*Free graduate membership is available to students graduating from an SBID Accredited University.
*Years of education can be exchanged for an additional 3.5 years of professional practice.
Is more than 50% of your design team operating at Associate or Accredited level?
Accreditation is available for your Design Studio with discounted rates! Get in touch to find out more.
As part of membership with SBID, members get access to a unique package of industry benefits to aid professional learning, engagement, business opportunities and media promotion. Enquire to discover your unique benefits package, and find out how you can achieve SBID Accreditation today.
Alternatively you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] or calling us on 020 7738 9383.
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