Design-Nation: Membership
Design-Nation delivers a UK-wide & international programme that empowers designer-makers to build, sustain and develop innovative creative practices.
Building on almost a quarter of century of expert experience, Design-Nation delivers projects and activities that are tailored to support the needs of creative businesses in craft & design at every stage of career.
Membership deadlines – 1 February, 1 June and 1 October each year
What our members sayPROFESSIONAL membership
£140 +VAT YEARLY
Brand accreditationCritical feedback and professional development advice from our team, partners, and expert selection panelsProfile and exposure through our online portfolioPromotion through the Design-Nation newsletter, blog, and social media channelsTailored support for your individual practice via diagnostic action plans and in-depth one-to-ones on key issuesDiscounted group exhibition opportunities at trade & retail fairs and live & online eventsMajor exhibition opportunities such as London Craft Week, Collect, and retail opportunities at The Hub: National Centre for Craft & DesignConnection with our Design-Nation Cluster Hub Network, giving local opportunities to collaborate on creative development projects, exhibitions, and eventsNetworking and membership eventsUp-to-date information on UK craft and design opportunities and news including a regular members-only bulletinAccess to Design-Nation’s Buddy Scheme and Mentoring Project (*pending funding) Special interest groups on Sustainability & Ethical Practice, and NeurodiversityDesign-Nation’s CPD programme — creative retreats, study & industry days, events, talks, lectures, awards, workshops, courses, enhanced membership programme, targeted support programmes for new start-ups, emerging and established members.Invitation to events, previews and Design-Nation gatherings Discounted access to Design-Nation's Summer School *New from 2024! Graduate and associate
£50 +VAT YEARLY
For new and emerging designer-makers and studentsBrand accreditationPromotion through the Design-Nation newsletter, blog, and social media channelsDiscounted group exhibition opportunities at trade & retail fairs and live & online eventsMajor exhibition opportunities such as London Craft Week, Collect, and retail opportunities at The Hub: National Centre for Craft & Design.
Opportunity to take part in emerging makers exhibitionsNetworking and membership eventsUp-to-date information on UK craft and design opportunities and news including a regular members-only bulletinDesign-Nation’s Buddy Scheme and Mentoring Project (*pending funding) Special interest groups on Sustainability & Ethical Practice, and NeurodiversityInvitation to events, previews and Design-Nation gatherings Discounted access to Design-Nation's Summer School *New from 2024! 
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