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Why Join B Global by Design?
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​Visibility. Networks. Influence. Impact.
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​The benefits below are co-created with input from members and feedback on products and services. We aim to stay relevant and innovative.
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Innovation Design Labs & Hack-A-Thons
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Strategic Consulting & Advisory
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Market Trend Evaluation
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Annual Innovation Gathering & Regional Showcases
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Market Access Training
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Policy & Advocacy Support
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Storytelling & Visibility Platforms
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Knowledge Hub & Toolkits
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Peer-to-Peer Learning
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Partnership Opportunities, Procurements/ Grants, & Jobs Board
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Member Directory & Networking
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Peer Exchanges & Alumni Networks
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Workshops
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​Conferences & Trade Shows
For members who are foundations, impact investors, donors, embassies and like organizations, our B Global by Design members, you both support the infrastructure and benefit from it by being able to network with other members to create innovative funding and to learn from others funding similar activities.
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Be One of the Top 10 Founding Members
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Right now, we are inviting just 10 founding members to shape design B Global by Design
from the ground up! You will get to:
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Co-create member services and a strategy to directly address your needs.
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Pro-bono sponsorship & a catered story on our global podcast series.
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First-mover advantage in creating a close-knit network of founding members.
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Hold legacy status
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Membership Areas
We’re building a global association where creativity drives change. From artisans reimagining traditions to designers pioneering sustainable fashion, from digital storytellers to food innovators—our community works across fields but shares one vision: creativity as a force for connection, markets, and impact. We welcome creatives and designers in every field. As we build, our initial focus is (broadly) on:
Artisans
Jewelry • Home décor • Wellness • Textiles • Interior design
Sustainable Fashion
Apparel • Materials innovation • Accessories • Heritage & Culture • Fashion Tech
Digital & AI
Branding • Animation • Marketing • Graphic Design
Community Development
Placemaking • Creative clusters • Connection • Tourism • Innovative financing
Sustainable Food & Cuisine
Chocolate • Tea & honey • Specialty foods • Farming • Food as connection
​​Trade Publications, ESG/ CSR/ B-Corps & Influencers
Fashion, Travel, Interior Design Magazines • Website Newsletters • International Influencers
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Cross-Cutting Areas of Exploration: * IP / Creative Commons / Certifications * Advocacy (Tariffs, Financing, Expansion) * Market Opportunities (licensing, distribution, manufacturing, etc.) * Market Identification, Diversification & Standards * Innovation & AI * Education & Capacity Building
We are looking for incubators, associations, design/ creative agencies, trade media, ​influencers, universities, foundations, impact investors, donors, corporations (ESG, Supply Chain, CSR officers) community councils for arts, and any organization focusing on creatives, designers, and creative economies.
Creative & Design Organizations
These are the organizations, associations, incubators, collectives, and networks that actively build and strengthen the creative economy. They support artists, designers, and innovators through training, market access, advocacy, community development, and collaboration. By joining B Global by Design, they connect with peer organizations worldwide to share knowledge, co-create solutions, influence policy, and open new opportunities for the creatives they serve.
Media & Influencer
These include trade magazines, industry publications, journalists, broadcasters, and digital influencers who shape how creative economies are understood worldwide. They cover trends, highlight emerging talent, and report on the business of design, culture, and innovation. As members of B Global by Design, they gain access to global stories, data, and networks that strengthen their coverage and credibility—while amplifying the work of creatives and design organizations to broader audiences and markets.
Foundations, Donors, Impact Investors
Philanthropic foundations, donor organizations, and impact investors who fund creativity, culture, and design as drivers of inclusive growth. They join B Global by Design to connect with a global network of creative leaders, learn where their investments can have the greatest impact, and collaborate on initiatives that strengthen creative economies. By engaging as members, they help unlock resources, seed innovation, and expand opportunities for creatives and design organizations worldwide.
Corporations, Trade Associations, Trade Shows
These are companies, business alliances, and trade show organizers that drive markets for creative goods and services. They include global brands, regional industry associations, chambers of commerce, and event platforms that connect buyers and sellers. By joining B Global by Design, they access a global network of creative talent and organizations, discover new markets, and collaborate on shaping industry standards, supply chains, and policies. Their membership helps bridge creative innovation with commercial opportunities, building stronger markets and visibility for the creative economy worldwide.
Governments, Embassies, Public Officials
Local, regional, and national governments, along with embassies and cultural missions, are critical partners in advancing creative economies. They shape policy, enable infrastructure, and foster cross-cultural exchange. Membership in B Global by Design is complimentary for these public institutions, recognizing their role as stewards of innovation and inclusive growth. Through participation, they connect with peers worldwide, share strategies, and collaborate on strengthening the creative and design sectors both locally and globally.
Individual Creative & Designers
B Global by Design welcomes individual creatives and designers into our global community at no cost. While not official members, they receive newsletters, early access to some resources, invitations to selected open events, and selected opportunities to participate in services, funding, and exchanges. This free access keeps creatives informed, inspired, and connected—while giving them a window into the broader networks, markets, and opportunities shaped by our organizational members.
