
Selection: An independent panel of industry professionals carries out the selection for designer/maker membership. This takes place throughout the year in March, June, September and December.
Subscription: An annual subscription of £50 guarantees full membership benefits. Click on the link below for more information.
Eligibility: Designer/makers must be living and working within the East Midlands and be running a business in the fields of craft or design. Click on the link below for more information.
Click here for a list of eligible craft and design disciplinesClick here for a full list of benefits
Click here for more information on the initiatives and projects delivered by Design Factory
Designer maker application form

Selection: Associate membership is selected by Design Factory.
Subscription: An annual subscription of £20 guarantees full associate benefits.
Eligibility: Associate membership is open to anyone that is thinking of operating a craft or design business or interested in the development of the industries within the East Midlands region.
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Associates application form

Selection: Membership as a manufacturer is selected by Design Factory.
Subscription: Membership is free.
Eligibility: Manufacturers must be living and working within the East Midlands and be running a business in the fields of product manufacture. click on the link below for more information.
Click here for a list of eligible manufacturing disciplinesClick here for a full list of benefits
Click here for more information on the initiatives and projects delivered by Design Factory
Manufacturer application form
