corporate membership at the Design Museum

corporate membership at the Design Museum

overview Since it was established in 1989 by Sir Terence Conran, the Design Museum has welcomed millions of people and staged more than a hundred exhibitions. On 24 November 2016, in an ambitious landmark move, the Design Museum relocated to its beautiful new home in the Grade II* listed former Commonwealth Institute building in Kensington. As a Corporate Member of the Design Museum, you will align yourself with an inspirational, pioneering and future facing cultural institution. The museum is one of the most charismatic spaces in London with an ambition to transform the way that the world sees contemporary design and architecture. As an independent charity we rely on the support of our Corporate Members to discover and nurture the next generation of design talent and care for an outstanding collection of over 1000 objects. Your support is crucial to the museum s development, enabling us to engage 60,000 annual learners with the design process, making our collection accessible a non-specialist audience and promoting new and emerging designers to 600,000 visitors a year. Become a corporate member of the most inspiring and engaging museum in the world dedicated to contemporary design and architecture.

A state of the art cultural venue for corporate entertainment You and your guests will be able to experience an event within the striking Grade II* listed former Commonwealth Institute building, under its unique hyperbolic paraboloid roof. The sleek interior, remodelled by acclaimed British designer John Pawson, offers stunning and versatile spaces for entertaining intimate groups or hosting events for up to 270 people. As a Corporate Member, you will benefit from complimentary and discounted access to the central atrium, which offers views of the sweeping roof and galleries, entertain within the Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery or stage your event in the state of the art Bakala auditorium. From private dinners and breakfast previews to large, glamourous galas or exclusive exhibition previews, our highly skilled events team will work alongside you to create the perfect event.

networking and behind the scenes access The Design Museum has worked with and exhibited some of the most preeminent and important designers and architects globally. The Design Museum showed what Jonathan Ive could do before he met Steve Jobs and gave Zaha Hadid her first solo show. It has launched careers, established reputations and transformed perceptions. By becoming a Corporate Member, you will be invited to private events involving industry figures, creatives, designers, architects, and curators including previews, round table discussions, industry awards, galas, talks, films, after-hours events and much more. Gain privileged access to a state-of-the-art, major London attraction and venue by becoming a Corporate Member.

audience engagement visitors 650,000 visitors are expected to visit the museum every year. 55% of Design Museum visitors are under 34, making the museum s audience younger than the museum sector average. 95% are ABC1, highly educated, opinion formers with a keen interest in design, many either study design or are design professionals. digital audience The Design Museum has over 4 million followers on Twitter, making it the second most followed museum in the world. The museum has a following of over 400,000 on Facebook and 200,000 followers on Instagram. The website receives an average of 250,000 visits per month and the public e-newsletter reaches over 65,000 readers. press The press coverage around the Design Museum opening delivered: 2251 pieces of coverage 16,979,693.03 advertising value of press coverage 345,694,762 readership reach A guaranteed hit - BBC Temple of design gets the space it deserves at last - Guardian World s coolest design museum - Telegraph A magnificent achievement - Observer The space is a sight to behold - Evening Standard

the Design Museum past speakers and partners Charles and Ray Eames, Sir Paul Smith, Hussein Chalayan, Sir James Dyson, Dame Zaha Hadid, Sir David Adjaye, Sir Kenneth Grange, Sir Jony Ive, Thomas Heatherwick, Marc Newson, John Pawson, Dame Vivienne Westwood

corporate membership benefits benefits (per year) premier associate entertaining complimentary evening room hire* 1 complimentary breakfast hire/daytime room hire * 25,000 10,000 1 1 discount on additional event room hires 10% 10% invitations to Members Lates invitations, networking and access guided tour led by a Design Museum senior staff member* VIP tickets to a selection of the Design Museum private events 10 double per event 5 double per event 1 - employee and client engagement complimentary entry for all employees to the Design Museum s exhibitions (on production of staff ID card) complimentary guest tickets to temporary exhibitions (to be used across the year) The Design Museum complimentary membership cards (includes one guest) 50 (in total) 25 (in total) 5 2 workplace talk 1 - accreditation on the Design Museum s Supporters Board branding and recognition accreditation on the Design Museum s website other dedicated Account Manager notifications for public programme events 10% discount in the Design Museum shops (not valid in the online shop or on sale items)* use of the Design Museum s press materials and images (for internal use only) marketing, pr, digital *subject to terms and conditions

location and contact The Design Museum is located on Kensington High Street with beautiful views over Holland Park in west London. the Design Museum is located at 224-238 Kensington High Street London, W8 6AG closest transport Underground: High Street Kensington, Earl s Court and Holland Park Overground: Kensington/Olympia Please note there is no onsite parking available contact For more information contact the corporate team corporate@designmuseum.org +44 (0)20 3862 5930 The Design Museum is an independent charity and world leading museum on contemporary design and architecture. We rely on the support of our Corporate Members to help us to deliver our exhibitions and education programmes, enabling over 650,000 visitors a year to understand the significance of design and its far reaching impact on the world in which we live. Registered charity number 800630