SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR INDY DESIGN
Our mission is to create spaces and opportunities to bring together designers from across the disciplinary spectrum for the opportunity to build community, facilitate conversations and exchange ideas. As a village, we lift each other up.
We can't do it alone. join us and let's elevate indy design together
Benefits of Sponsoring IDW
Discover the unique benefits of partnering with indy design week, where your brand gains exclusive exposure to a vibrant, engaged design community-locally and beyond.
Rise up and support Indy Design
Support the community of design in Indianapolis; helping to expand our exposure in the regional, national, and international stage. We maintain partnerships with the top local universities, businesses, and organizations synonymous with Indianapolis design.
Showcase Your Brand
As a proud member of the World Design Weeks organization, Indy Design Week brings your brand into an international network, showcasing your company to a global audience. Elevate your company’s products, services, and people through exclusive sponsor profiles that will be featured throughout the conference and up until the final day. Join us in celebrating creativity and innovation on a worldwide platform.
Support the Local Community
Support the local economy & community. Your donations will allow us to promote local Indianapolis businesses and designers through the purchases of items for attendees, workshop facilitators, and speakers.
Align Your Company with design
Elevate your organization’s profile among key innovators and changemakers in the city, including the next generation of local and regional leaders. Indy Design Week reaches a social audience of 3,000+ people across all social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook). We also maintain local partnerships with the Indianapolis AIGA and IxDA chapters.
Discover Hidden Design Talent
Hiring and recruiting the right people can be tough—especially when you’re looking for the perfect fit. Get your name out into the Indy design community and attend our networking nights & meet-ups to get FaceTime with some of this city’s top talent.
Engage with a Captive Audience
Hiring and recruiting the right people can be tough—especially when you’re looking for the perfect fit. Get your name out into the Indy design community and attend our networking nights & meet-ups to get FaceTime with some of this city’s top talent.
Show your support for the local community and economy
Sponsorship Levels
PRESENTER __ $6,500/$9,000
*ONLY 1 AVAILABLE / $6,5000 + HOSTING OF ONE KEY EVENT OR $9,000
NAMING RIGHTS & CO-BRANDING: “Presented by [Sponsor Name]” on all official branding with sponsor’s logo featured alongside the IDW logo on all materials
BRAND VISIBILITY: Prominent display of company logo on IDW website and all event materials (promotional & on-site), plus verbal recognition at all key events
ON-SITE BRANDING & ACTIVATION: Provide exclusive signage to be displayed at all key event venues, along with a dedicated booth/activation at any/all key events
CONTENT & MEDIA RECOGNITION: Recognition in press releases; along with social media & newsletter mentions
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: Continued recognition on the main IDW homepage and the IDW25 website until the end of the calendar year
EVENT ACCESS: Up to ten (10) free VIP all-access weekly passes
POST-EVENT ATTENDEE ENGAGEMENT: Access to attendee list post-event
COLLABORATOR __ $4,000
BRAND VISIBILITY: Company logo on IDW25 website (sponsor) & marketing materials
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: Continued recognition on the main IDW homepage and the IDW25 website until the end of the calendar year
EVENT ACCESS: Up to five (5) free VIP all-access weekly passes
POST-EVENT ATTENDEE ENGAGEMENT: Access to attendee list post-event
SUPPORTER __ $2,000
BRAND VISIBILITY: Company logo on IDW25 website (sponsor) & marketing materials
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: Continued recognition on the main IDW homepage and the IDW25 website until the end of the calendar year
EVENT ACCESS: Up to three (3) free VIP all-access weekly passes
ADVERTISING __ $1,000+
*ONLY 1 AVAILABLE / $1,000 minimum
BRAND VISIBILITY: Company logo on IDW25 website (sponsor) & marketing materials; recognition as the official 2025 advertising sponsor
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: Continued recognition on the main IDW homepage and the IDW25 website until the end of the calendar year
EVENT ACCESS: Up to two (2) free VIP all-access weekly passes
FRIEND __ $500
BRAND VISIBILITY: Company logo on IDW25 website (sponsor) & marketing materials
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: Continued recognition on the main IDW homepage and the IDW25 website until the end of the calendar year
EVENT ACCESS: Up to three (3) free VIP all-access weekly passes
IN-KIND DONATION
*Product/Service Donation
BRAND VISIBILITY: Company logo on IDW25 website (community partner) & marketing materials
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: Continued recognition on the main IDW homepage and the IDW25 website until the end of the calendar year
EVENT ACCESS: 50% discount on VIP all-access weekly passes (# of tickets varies based on donation level)
VENUE HOST
*Location Donation
Have a cool space to show off? Host an IDW25 event! Venue hosts are eligible to receive sponsorship recognition based on the amount donated via venue price (plus any additional purchases like food/drink, etc.)
MEDIA PARTNERS
BRAND VISIBILITY: Prominent display of media partner logo (with link to website) on IDW website & event materials, and at least one exclusive social media recognition
EVENT ACCESS: Designated "Media Partner" badges to grant access to key events for reporting or coverage
CONTENT OPPORTUNITIES: Access to press releases and insider info for early coverage, plus coordinated interview opportunities with organizers, speakers, and key participants
MUTUAL PROMOTION: Promotion of media partner’s articles, posts, or features about Indy Design Week through the event’s social channels
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: Continued recognition on the main IDW homepage and the IDW25 website until the end of the calendar year
2024 Sponsors
Thank you to our incredible 2024 sponsors and partners, together, we're inspiring creativity, connection, and growth-thank you for making this past year unforgettable.
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Indy Design Collaborative DBA Indy Design Week is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
INDY DESIGN WEEK IS A PROUD MEMBER OF WORLD DESIGN WEEKS
WDW is an international coalition dedicated to sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices while fostering the exchange of ideas, products, and sustainable development. Our mission is to support the growth of design events worldwide. Indianapolis proudly joins over 40 sister Design Weeks, including those in Barcelona, Beijing, Bogota, Helsinki, Mexico, Seoul, Tokyo, Toronto, and others, as well as numerous design weeks and festivals across the U.S.