WHAT ADA MEMBERSHIP IS RIGHT FOR ME? - JOIN HERE
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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’ll 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. If you’d like to stay updated, contact us to learn more about ADA Membership bonus extras.
Membership Tiers
Authentic Design Alliance membership tiers reflect your business size, structure and level of involvement. Choose the membership 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.
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. Establshed 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 treach, 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 our 2016 relaunch $5,000+gst $3,300+gst $2,000+gst $900+gst $450+gst Core Benefits Ethical Community Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Verrified 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 Referals Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Strategy Advice ** Up to 7 hours Up to 5 hours 3 hours 2 hours 1 hour Education and Access Education Sessions: VIP access for staff and clients, group discount Group discount for staff and clients Discounted tickets Discounted ticket Discounted ticket Team Training: Industry Issues & IP ✅ ✅ ✅ Join a quarterly session Join a quarterly session ADA Education: Priority Access Bonus Team discount Team discount Discounted tickets Discounted tickets Discounted tickets Consultation Sessions: Policy, Planning & ADA Program ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ Sustainability: Case Studies ESG Initiatives profiled ESG Initiatives profiled Sustainability initiatives listed ❌ ❌ Co-branded Events ✅ ✅ On Application On Application ❌ Hosting ADA Events Unlimited ≤2 Events per year On Application On Application ❌ Event Calendar *coming soon Full Access Priority Access ≤2 Promotions 1 Promotion On Application ADA Newspaper: Features, Advertising ✅ ✅ ✅ On Application On Application
Who are our tiers for?
Member tiers reflect the type and size of your business.
Premium Platinum and Gold member logos appear across ADA assets and publications, as well as at our events. These tiers also gain priority access to forums and sessions and contribute directly to ADA campaigns, programs, and strategy.
Platinum membership bonus
ADA logo licence permissions for up to three (3) brands* owned by the member. Your brand logos will also feature in our logo farm and across all ADA assets.
Gold membership bonus
ADA logo licence permissions for up to two (2) owned brands* allow your logos to feature across our platforms for both brands.
PLATINUM / Vanguard: $5,000 + gst – JOIN HERE
GOLD / Leader: $3,300 + gst – JOIN HERE
SILVER / Established: $2,000 + gst – JOIN HERE
BRONZE / Independent: $ 900 + gst – JOIN HERE
FOUNDATION / Microbusiness: $ 450 + gst – JOIN HERE **NEW **
The new FOUNDATION tier supports business memberships for solo or small businesses and for online platforms with three or fewer team members.
By joining, you commit to our members’ pledge, agree to the ADA Member terms and conditions, and the logo licence terms. Read: ADA T&C and our Privacy Policy
Ready to Join the ADA?
Join a national network committed to original design and stronger industry standards. Your membership will directly support better outcomes for the Australian design sector.
Contribute to Our New Program:
| Membership Optional Extras: | ||||
Get More Involved | PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | FOUNDATION |
Join advisory groups and programs to shape ADA initiatives and industry direction | Priority Access | Priority Access | Access all groups | On Application | On Application |
Mentor Program: Professional Development Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Apply for Support | Apply for Support |
Inclusivity Group: Champion Diversity | ✅ | ✅ | By Invitation | On Application | Apply for Support |
Sustainability: Circularity Group | ✅ | ✅ | By Invitation | Access Reports | Access Reports |
Education Group: Tools for clients and industry | ✅ | ✅ | By Invitation | On Application | ❌ |
Industry Best Practice: ADA 'Code of Conduct' | ✅ | ✅ | By Invitation | On Application | ❌ |
Footnote: | ✅ Automatic access/included | By Invitation = Available to qualifying members | On Application = Apply for selection | ❌ Not available at this tier |
Choose your Authentic Design Alliance membership level:
PLATINUM / Vanguard: $5,000 + gst –JOIN HERE
GOLD / Leader: $3,300 + gst –JOIN HERE
SILVER / Established: $2,000 + gst –JOIN HERE
BRONZE / Independent: $ 900 + gst – JOIN HERE
FOUNDATION / Microbusiness: $ 450 + gst – JOIN HERE **NEW **
By joining, you commit to our members’ pledge, terms and conditions, and ADA logo licence terms. Read ADA T&C here.
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