Services

Industry knowledge and tools at your fingertips

Navigating the legal and financial hurdles of an independent career or personal business in the creative field comes with its challenges. DDFC dedicates itself to providing members with the essential industry knowledge and tools they need to succeed in their career endeavors through Legal and Financial Advisory, free for all members.

Become a member

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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DDFC Showcase

Benefits include:

  • Local, regional and international exposure opportunities

Who is eligible: Emerging Designer • Established Designer

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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

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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

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