What ADA Membership Is Right for Me?
Join the Authentic Design Alliance
Authentic Design Alliance membership connects you with an ethical community committed to original design, sustainable practice and stronger intellectual property protection across Australia.
As a member, you will access support and strategy advice, along with tools and training that help your business reduce risk, build capability and stay competitive.
ADA Membership: Back What You Believe
ADA members back our advocacy, industry education and policy work. Together we strengthen design integrity and support a fairer Australian design sector.
More initiatives will be announced for 2026. Contact us to learn more about ADA Membership bonus extras.
New for 2026
Foundation Membership
For solo studios and businesses with 3 or fewer team members. For sole practitioners and businesses with 3 or fewer team members. $450 + GST annually — including 1 hour of one-on-one strategy advice. Member rate value: $275 + gst.
Membership Tiers
ADA membership tiers reflect your business size, structure and level of involvement. Choose the level that aligns with your goals and the support your team needs.
By joining, you commit to our members’ pledge, terms and conditions, and ADA logo licence terms. Read ADA T&C here.
Platinum
Vanguard
National businesses promoting elite products and brands, with sector-leading sustainability and IP rights advocacy across the industry.
$5,000
+ GST per year
- Verified Authenticity Commitment
- ADA Badge, Decals + Premium Logo Placement
- Licence for up to 3 owned brand logos
- Custom team IP training for staff and clients
- A seat at the table directing ADA programming
- Unlimited ADA event hosting
- ESG initiatives profiled across ADA assets
- ADA Newspaper premium editorial placement
- Custom onboarding program for your team
- Up to 7 hrs Strategy Advice
Member value: $1,925 + gst
Gold
Leader
High-performing brands elevating design standards, upholding originality and minimising environmental impact through ethical practice.
$3,300
+ GST per year
- Verified Authenticity Commitment
- ADA Badge, Decals + Premium Logo Placement
- Licence for up to 2 owned brand logos
- Custom team IP training for staff and clients
- A seat at the table directing ADA programming
- Co-branded events
- ESG initiatives profiled across ADA assets
- Up to 5 hrs Strategy Advice
Member value: $1,375 + gst
Silver
Established
Established businesses scaling operations, safeguarding design integrity and actively investing in IP protection and ESG outcomes.
$2,000
+ GST per year
- Verified Authenticity Commitment
- ADA Badge, Decals + Superior Listing
- Team IP training sessions
- Application for Policy + planning consultation sessions
- Co-branded events on application
- Sustainability initiatives listed
- Program + advisory group access on application
- Discounted event tickets
- 3 hrs Strategy Advice
Member value: $825 + gst
Bronze
Expanding
Independent brands working with original designs, expanding market presence and committed to extending sustainable business outcomes.
$900
+ GST per year
- Verified Authenticity Commitment
- ADA Badge + Decals for workplaces
- Member Directory listing
- Monthly onboarding + quarterly IP sessions
- Legal referrals for IP and design matters
- Discounted event tickets
- Apply for mentorship and strategy advice
- 2 hrs Strategy Advice
Member value: $550 + gst
Foundation
Micro Business New
Early-stage or small businesses with 3 or fewer team members navigating commercial growth, or committed to original design and authenticity.
$450
+ GST per year
- Verified Authenticity Commitment
- ADA Member Badge licence
- Member Directory listing
- Group onboarding session
- Legal referrals for IP and design matters
- Discounted education tickets
- Apply for mentorship
- 1 hr Strategy Advice
Member value: $275 + gst
Membership rates are unchanged since 2016. All prices exclude GST. Read the T&C here.
Full Membership Benefits
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Membership Tier | PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | FOUNDATION ** new** |
Membership Level | Vanguard | Leader | Established | Expanding | Micro Business |
Industry Stage *T&C Apply, | National businesses promoting elite products/brands, sector-leading sustainability initiatives and IP rights across the industry. | High-performing brands elevating design standards, ethical practices, upholding originality and minimising environmental impact. | Established businesses scaling operations, safeguarding design integrity, authenticity and investing in protecting IP and ESG outcomes. | Independent brands working with original designs, expanding market presence to expand reach, and extend sustainable outcomes. | Early-stage or small businesses run by ≤3 team members navigating challenges for commercial growth, or committed to authenticity. |
Annual Fee → Membership rates are unchanged since 2016 | $5,000+gst | $3,300+gst | $2,000+gst | $900+gst | $450+gst |
Core Benefits | |||||
Ethical Community Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Verified Authenticity Commitment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ADA Logo Licence: Member Badge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Member Directory Listing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Member Decals for Workplaces | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ----- |
Logo Showcase | Premium | Premium | Superior | Logo farm | Logo farm |
Support and Guidance | |||||
Onboarding | Custom | Up to 2 sessions | Group Onboarding | Join Monthly Session | Join Monthly Session |
Team Training: IP and industry issues | Custom | Custom | Team Session | Join Group Session | Join Group Session |
Legal Referrals | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Strategy Advice ** | Up to 7 hours Value: $1,925+gst | Up to 5 hours Value: $1,375+gst | 3 hours Value: $825+gst | 2 hours Value: $550+gst | 1 hour Value: $275+gst |
Education and Access | |||||
Education Sessions: | VIP Access for Staff and Clients | Group Discount for Staff and Clients | Discounted Tickets | Discounted Ticket | Discounted Ticket |
Team Training: Industry Issues & IP |
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| Join Quarterly Session | Join Quarterly Session |
ADA Education: Priority Access Bonus | Team Discount | Team Discount | Discounted Tickets | Discounted Tickets | Discounted Tickets |
Consultation Sessions: Policy, Planning & ADA Programming |
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Sustainability: Case Studies | ESG Initiatives Profiled | ESG Initiatives Profiled | Initiatives Listed |
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Co-branded Events |
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| On Application | On Application |
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Hosting ADA Events | Unlimited | ≤2 Events per year | On Application | On Application |
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ADA Newspaper: Features, Advertising |
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Who Are Our Tiers For?
Platinum
National brands with multi-location presence, seeking maximum visibility and direct influence over ADA strategy.
Gold
High-performing brands wanting a strong voice in campaigns, design leadership and industry direction.
Silver
Established businesses scaling up, with a team that needs IP training and a seat at the industry table.
Bronze
Independent studios and brands building presence and looking to protect their original work.
Foundation
Sole practitioners and small studios of 3 or fewer, taking their first step in the ADA community.
Not sure which tier is right for you? A 30-minute discovery call is free and no obligation.
Shape the Industry You Work In
Opportunities to deepen your engagement
All tiers include access to ADA advisory groups and programs. Platinum and Gold members gain priority access. Silver members can join by invitation. Bronze and Foundation members may apply.
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Get More Involved | PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | FOUNDATION |
Join Advisory Groups and Programs: Shape Initiatives and Industry Direction | Priority Access | Priority Access | By Invitation | On Application | On Application |
Mentor Program: Professional Development Support |
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| Apply for Support | Apply for Support |
Inclusivity Group: Champion Diversity |
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| By Invitation | On Application | Apply for Support |
Sustainability: Circularity Group |
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| By Invitation | Access Reports | Access Reports |
Education Group: Staff & Client Tools |
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| By Invitation | On Application |
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Industry Best Practice: ADA Code of Conduct |
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| By Invitation | On Application |
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Footnote: |
Automatic access/included | By Invitation = Available to qualifying members | On Application = Apply for selection |
Not available at this tier |
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