1985: Accreditation Went Global

As Europe redefined borders with the Schengen Agreement and the world united through Live Aid, FIDER strengthened how design programs were reviewed and aligned for international relevance.

Leaders like Janice C. Meredith and Ron Veitch helped anchor this global shift in real accountability—turning accreditation into a framework for shared standards and professional credibility worldwide.

It wasn’t just administrative—it was foundational.