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ABOUT THE SBID INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS
The SBID International Design Awards attracts entries from over 85 countries worldwide , serving to recognise , reward and celebrate design excellence across Interior Design , Product Design and Fit-Out . Showcasing the world ’ s best design talent on its globally respected stage each year , the SBID Awards champions and challenges design standards - a parallel it shares with its exceptional entrants . Winning a SBID International Design Award signifies an outstanding industry achievement , with recognition that is second to none for the deserving winners .
SIR DAVID ADJAYE OBE – SHORT BIO
ABOUT SBID
( Society of British and International Interior Design )
A leading British accrediting body for the professional interior design industry across the UK and internationally . From commercial to residential sectors , SBID champions competence and best practice at all levels , continuing to accredit the profession through its quality-assessed framework and ongoing industry training . SBID Accreditation demonstrates professionalism and helps the public identify and distinguish qualified professionals . For over a decade SBID has represented , promoted and protected the interests of practicing interior designers in industry , government and trade , creating a widely recognised benchmark for professional standards to develop future growth .
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David Adjaye is a Ghanaian- British architect who has received international acclaim for his impact on the field . In 2000 he founded Adjaye Associates , which today operates globally with studios in Accra , London , and New York . Adjaye ’ s largest project to date is the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture , opened on the National Mall in Washington DC in 2016 and was named was named Cultural Event of the Year by The New York Times . In 2017 , Adjaye was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and was included in TIME ’ S 100 Most Influential People List . In 2021 , he was the winner of the RIBA Royal Gold Medal , one of the highest honours in British architecture . Adjaye was also a recipient of the World Economic Forum ’ s 27th Annual Crystal Awards and was recently honoured as an inaugural recipient of the TIME100 Impact Awards .