Does design matter to you?
Become an Industry Friend.
 
At the International Council of Design (ICoD), we bring together a global community of professional designers from all disciplines whose work is grounded in the transformative potential of design to shape a more sustainable, ethical, and innovative future.
 
By supporting ICoD, you’re not just investing in design—you’re aligning with a movement that redefines how the world works, lives, and creates. As an Industry Friend, you enter a shared ecosystem of over 100 of the world’s leading design associations, design schools, and design promoters, fostering connections that help shape the industries, economies, and communities influenced by design.
 
We invite you to join us in this transformative mission. Together, we can push boundaries, envision alternate futures, and build wild new things that might just change our relationship to the world.
 
Can we align your vision with ours? We invite you to fill out this application form to become an Industry Friend, Industry Ally or Industry Associate!

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ICoD industry friend details

Industry Associate: Premier tier for visionary organizations leading the charge in global design influence, setting the standard for excellence and sustainability while shaping the future of design worldwide.

Industry Ally: Industry entities driving ground-breaking design solutions, this tier celebrates brands and companies pushing the boundaries of design to shape sustainable and ethical practices on a global scale.

Industry Friend: Design studios and production companies that actively support the Council's mission and contribute to the advancement of design, influencing young designers locally and globally.

Industry Friends who commit to a 2-year support period are eligible for 25% discount.
Industry Friends who commit to a 5-year support period are eligible for 50% discount.
Select the 2-year or 5-year fee option to apply these discounts.

Total Fee in CAD:
$0.00

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Do you consent to having your company name and logo used in ICoD’s website under the chosen ICoD Industry Friend tier? *
Do you agree to be an Industry Friend of the ICoD according to the Agreement details given below? *

ADMISSION OF INDUSTRY FRIENDS 

* Industry Friends will be invited by the Executive Board of the Council to be admitted. 

* Industry Friends shall pay their chosen tier fees according to their company zone, in such amounts and upon such terms as determined by the Executive Board. 

* The Executive Board reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its discretion, ensuring alignment with the Council's mission and values. 

* Once the Industry Friend form is completed, the Executive Board will approve the application (by majority vote). Upon receipt of payment, the agreed term begins. 

* ICoD reserves the right to announce and use the Industry Friend’s name, logo, and basic information on its website, publications, and events as deemed appropriate. 

* Industry Friends may be invited (based on tier benefits) to participate in ICoD events such as Platform Meetings and Regional Meetings. However, they do not hold voting rights at General Assemblies and may only attend General Assemblies as observers by invitation of the Executive Board. 

TIERS AND BENEFITS 

* Industry Friends may choose from three tiers:  

    - ICoD Industry Associate 

    - ICoD Industry Ally 

    - ICoD Industry Friend 

* During the application process, the nominee corporation selects the appropriate tier. If an Industry Friend chooses to switch tiers, the two-year period restarts with the respective tier payment. 

* Industry Friends will be listed under their respective tiers on ICoD’s website and in relevant events and publications. 

* ICoD holds the right to adjust tier structures and associated fees where necessary, in alignment with organizational objectives and global conditions. 

* ICoD retains the right to organize events in accordance with the Council’s agenda and may cancel Platform Meetings or Regional Meetings in cases of global crises or economic difficulties. 

TERMINATION OF ASSOCIATION 

* Industry Friends may withdraw their sponsorship or association by providing three months' written notice to the Secretariat. Sponsorship fees or financial contributions already paid are non-refundable. 

* Industry Friends who do not wish to renew their financial contribution after the chosen period will be removed from the list of Industry Friends. 

* The Executive Board reserves the right to remove an Industry Friend whose actions conflict with the Council’s mission. 

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