A Supportive, Female-Driven Network

Like No Other

WHY JOIN?

Female Design Council members make meaningful connections with fellow industry trailblazers which transform into amazing collaborations, career opportunities, new clients, sales, and more. We produce pertinent programming, business development opportunities, and exhibitions for our members.

MEMBERSHIP TIERS

Individual

  • Professional Membership: $500 for the first year. $400 every year after.

  • For design professionals at all levels.

  • Corporate Membership: Inquire for group rate

  • Company-sponsored memberships provide your team access to FDC resources.

Multiple

*Questions about membership?

Please email info@femaledesigncouncil.org for more information.

Women Need More Opportunities, We’re Creating Them.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Monthly in-person events 

  • Monthly member meetings via Zoom (join from anywhere)

  • Placement in the FDC Membership Directory

  • Promotion of member work on the FDC website and social media platforms

  • Engage in real-time conversations, receive trusted recommendations, and share opportunities within our private, member-only WhatsApp group.

  • Sales, employment and promotion opportunities

  • Complimentary access to industry events such as TEFAF, ICFF, Salon Art + Design, Collectible, Volta, BDNY and more

  • Opportunities to present your work in FDC Showcases to top A+D Firms

  • Discounted prices for Professional Development Workshops

  • Opportunities to participate in curated exhibitions that gain significant media attention

  • A supportive, female-driven creative network like no other

The FDC is open to women in the business of design at all levels, from a new designer a few years out of school, to mid-career professionals, to founders/principals of major creative firms. Our members are themselves designers, architects and makers, and also non-designers who work in the design industry, including sales, curation, design journalism, real estate & development, operations, and design PR. 

FAQ

  • Membership benefits begin upon purchase of the FDC membership and when dues payment have been processed. Annual membership dues are non-refundable and must be paid in U.S. currency. Membership dues are renewed on an anniversary-year timeline. Any fees incurred by the member when processing are the sole responsibility of the member.

    You can access all of your benefits from the moment you join. You will also receive a welcome email which will include a guide to member benefits.

  • All FDC memberships are for a required, 12-month membership commitment.

  • The FDC allows a monthly payment plan. This is at a slightly higher rate to accommodate our increased processing fees for monthly payments. Monthly memberships agree to an annual commitment and will be automatically renewed each month for one year.

  • FDC members who choose to renew or return to membership after time away may return at the returning Professional member annual rate of $400.

  • Membership benefits are exclusive to paid FDC members and are non-transferable. Benefits cannot be shared, including access to the private WhatsApp group or event attendance. Individual memberships apply only to the purchaser or the company on their behalf. This policy also applies to business/creative partners; companies with two lead partners must purchase individual memberships for each person.

  • Members will receive communication by email regarding notice of membership expiration. Members will be considered Active until 30 days post-expiration. If you were once a member, but your membership has expired, you can always return at the returning member rate of $400.