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Benefits of SBID Accreditation

SBID Members have access to:

  • Our professional community through trade-only networking events, publishing opportunities and media promotion
  • Public listings in Member Directories to showcase interior design services, products and training opportunities
  • A package of Business Benefits providing member offers, support and advice with discounts for essential services (incl. insurance, contracts and legal)
  • A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme to aid specialist training and facilitate industry engagements
  • Special offers to attend national and international trade events, including exclusive invites, VIP access & free tickets
  • Raise global profiles with exclusive entry benefits for the SBID International Design Awards

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Credibility


SBID Accreditation represents the highest level of knowledge and professional quality for skilled, experienced and qualified interior designers, product suppliers and fit-out specialists.

From design and specification, to procurement and installation, our leading accreditation framework sets the benchmark for professional standards across the industry. Accreditation verifies a professional’s expertise, supports interior design businesses and endorses best practice in the field of interior design.

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Compliance


Abiding by a recognised code of practice provides assurances for clients that they’ll receive functional, safe and compliant interior design solutions for their project.

To ensure competence across the profession, SBID members must comply with our code of conduct and support ethical practices. SBID Interior Designers also engage in a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) delivered by knowledgeable specialists to drive development and improve the outcome of the interior design industry as a whole.

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Collaboration


SBID partnerships support interior designers in business, offering expert advice, CPD training, industry events and exclusive discounts.

From contracts & insurance, to HR, legal & accounting, our partnerships serve the community with essential solutions designers need to advance careers and run their business. With unique networking opportunities to engage with the profession, our membership network forms a database of approved trade suppliers – helping designers implement designs, source materials or discover new products.

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Professional Accreditation

SBID Accreditation is a marque of achievement that demonstrates the highest level of professional competence defined by knowledge, training and work experience for best practice.

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Who are SBID Members?

The SBID professional membership community encompasses a range of industry experts across the design, specification and procurement of professionally-designed interiors with a network of skilled designers.

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Member Directories

Our extensive database of interior design, trade and business experts forms unique specialist directories for sourcing interior design products and services throughout the UK and abroad.

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