BENEFITS
DETROIT DESIGN NETWORK
Detroit Design Network
A community of interdisciplinary design-driven businesses brought together to strengthen and grow Detroit’s design economy.
Here, you’ll find meaningful support for your business at each stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Take full advantage of the company wide membership benefits available to everyone on your team. Membership fees include access to all Design Network workshops, events, members discounts and benefits, and all RFPs.
You can maximize the return on your membership fees by getting involved, building community with other designers, and staying connected with the Design Core team. You and your staff will be invited to:
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Join the Design Network Slack channel
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Read the weekly Design Network newsletter “cover to cover” every Thursday for new opportunities, upcoming events and the latest news and programs
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Schedule a limited one-on-one business assistance office hour with Frances Bernardo
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Attend one of our many Design Core Detroit events
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Manage your Design Network Membership here
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Benefits fall into five main categories that include: (1) matchmaking with clients (2) promotional opportunities (3) business education (4) networking and community building (5) periodic offers to free or discounted events.
Specific Member Benefits available
to you:
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College for Creative Studies' Library resources, including access to the Color and Materials Library and reference resources covering all aspects of design, including graphic, interaction, interior, vehicle, fashion, accessory design, and much more.
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Get featured in Design Core Detroit media. Share news, projects, awards, and more for consideration in our newsletter, eblasts, public relations opportunities, etc.
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Connect with local talent for your project needs either through the Slack channel or by sharing your job posting in the weekly Network newsletter
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Access to design skills and business skills education workshops to help you grow your professional practice and your business
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Exhibit your work or share your expertise through speaking engagements at relevant conferences, Month of Design, Drinks x Design, or a UNESCO City of Design opportunity
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Attend members-only virtual Design Salons to meet future clients
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Attend members-only events
Membership Levels
Emerging
$5/mo. or $60/year
For emerging design talent looking to establish their business and/or seeking an entry point into Detroit’s design scene.
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Subscription to exclusive Design Network communications
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Network and connect with 100+ multidisciplinary designers
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Free or discounted access to educational and promotional opportunities
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One-on-one business assistance and office hours upon request
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Opportunity to be featured at Design Core events, programming and storytelling
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Access to exclusive business matchmaking events, including direct introductions to vetted potential business opportunities, via our signature Design Salon event series
Growing
$25/mo or $300/year
For companies who have been in the market for at least three years and have stabilized business operations but are looking for growth support to get to the next
level.
All EMERGING benefits plus:
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Find and hire emerging talent through matchmaking with designers
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Access to exclusive networking opportunities with the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and a global network of designers
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Eligible to lead workshops and share industry best practices as an experienced designer
Established
$125/mo or $1500/year
For established company leaders in Detroit seek to partner in the advancement and development of Detroit’s design industry.
All EMERGING and GROWING level benefits plus the following:
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Thought leadership, speaking engagements and exclusive promotional opportunities locally, nationally and internationally.
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Invited to participate in two exclusive industry strategy meetings per year with other Premier level design firms
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Find and hire emerging talent through matchmaking with designers
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Eligible for site visits with visiting designers from a global design network
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Connection to faculty, staff and students at College for Creative Studies
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Brand placement on the Design Core website and Detroit Month of Design communications, including printed program guides
