Services

Legal Advisory

Benefits include:

• Access to in-house legal experts
• Support covering contracts, intellectual property, legal disputes and copyright laws
• Introduction to fundamental legal practices in design

Who is eligible: Emerging Designer • Established Designer

Financial Advisory

Benefits include:

• Access to in-house finance experts
• Introduction guides and e-books on business practice, financial modelling, pricing, profit and loss statements, and managing cash flow

Who is eligible: Emerging Designer • Established Designer

DDFC Business Incubator

Benefits include:

• Invitation to a specialised platform designed to promote entrepreneurship
• Business, legal and financial advisory
• Subsidised license fees (based on eligibility)
• Access to shared and individual offices at accessible rates

Who is eligible: Emerging Designer • Established Designer

Mentorship

• Matching with Dubai-based industry specialists
• Up to 5 months of a personalised one-on-one mentorship
• Tangible career and personal goal development

Who is eligible: Emerging Designer • Established Designer

Internship

Benefits include:

• Connection to UAE-based companies in the design sector looking for talented and ambitious interns
• Hand-picked design opportunities
• Support building your CV and gaining valuable experience in your design field

Who is eligible: Student • Emerging Designer

Workshops & Events

Benefits include:

• Invitations to members-only year-round workshops
• Career development and training in specific design-related skills
• Access to exclusive industry and partner events

Who is eligible: All membership types

Members Directory

Benefits include:

• Listing in the Members Directory, a platform for DDFC members
• Showcase professional profiles to promote your work, share news, network and build your brand

Who is eligible: All membership types

DDFC Showcase

Benefits include:

• Local, regional and international exposure opportunities

Who is eligible: Emerging Designer • Established Designer

DDFC Endorsement

Benefits include:

• Official recognition for significant contributions to the design industry
• Promotion by DDFC to increase the reach of the designer/business

Who is eligible: Emerging Designer • Established Designer • Affiliated Professional

Open Calls & Sponsorships

• DDFC works with key local and international stakeholders to offer members-only sponsorship opportunities and open calls

Who is eligible: Student • Emerging Designer • Established Designer