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Asia Pacific Designers Federation (APDF) Membership

System-Core Values and Rights and InterestsI



I. Our Mission & Commitment


The Asia Pacific Designers Federation (APDF) is dedicated to building an international platform that fosters design innovation, promotes professional exchange, and empowers future industry development. Our strategically upgraded membership system provides **targeted, high-value support for every key role in the design ecosystem, working collectively to shape the future of Asia-Pacific design.



II. Our Ecosystem: Dual-Track, Empowering the Design Landscape


To comprehensively serve the design industry chain, we have established two parallel systems:

1.  Membership System: The core of the professional design community, providing full-cycle support for the growth and development of individuals and organizations.

2.  Ecosystem Partnership: A strategic alliance empowering the design landscape, fostering value co-creation with partners from various sectors.



Track 1: Membership System


Our membership system is clear and straightforward, designed to precisely serve the core forces within the design ecosystem. We have introduced a growth-oriented tiered system for key membership types to better match the needs of members at different development stages and provide laddered value.



A. Design Backbone: Certified Designer Membership (Three-Tier System)



A1 Certified Designer


●    Target Audience: Designers with a certain level of professional practical experience, seeking official endorsement to enhance personal credibility and expand career opportunities.

   Annual Fee Standard: 1,280 Yuan/Year

●    Entry Requirements (Meet one of the following):

A. Holds a bachelor's degree in a design-related field AND has at least 2 years of full-time design work experience.

B. Can provide evidence of no less than 3 completed and implemented design project cases.

C. Recommended by one APDF Senior (or higher) Certified Designer or Council Member.


●    Core Value: Professional Endorsement, Opportunity Expansion

●    Core Benefits:

A.   Authoritative Certification: Receive an official bilingual (Chinese/English) "Certified Designer" certificate and badge.

B.   Global Exposure: Personal profile and works featured in the "Certified Designers" section of the APDF official website.

C.   Competition Privileges: Enjoy member discounts on entry fees for the IAI Design Award and other federation-supported competitions.

D.   Professional Network: Join exclusive member communities and participate in online networking events.




A2 Senior Certified Designer


●    Target Audience: Design experts/directors with substantial experience and industry influence, committed to establishing authority and mentoring the next generation.

●    Annual Fee Standard: 2,380 Yuan/Year

●    Entry Requirements:

A.  Has maintained A1 Certified Designer status for at least 3 years.

B.  Can provide evidence of at least 5 design projects demonstrating significant industry impact or having received authoritative awards.

C.  Has a record of professional contributions such as public speaking, teaching, or judging, either on APDF platforms or within the wider industry.


●    Core Value: Authority Establishment, Influence Amplification

   Core Benefits (Building on A1):

A. Senior Title: Receive the "Senior Certified Designer" title and exclusive certificate, highlighting industry seniority.

B.  Curated Showcase: Works receive priority for featuring in website homepage rotations and dedicated coverage on APDF official media.

C. Review Qualification: Enjoy priority recommendation channels for becoming judges in competitions such as the IAI Design Awards, and have the opportunity to enter the core judging panel of the competition after passing an assessment.

D.   Speaking Opportunities:Priority access to roles as keynote speakers or workshop mentors at APDF events.



●   A3 Chief / Fellow Certified Designer


●    Target Audience: Design masters and thought leaders who define the future of the industry, whose work has pioneering contributions to design theory and practice.

●    Annual Fee Standard: 4,800 Yuan/Year

●    Entry Requirements:

A.   Invited and nominated directly by the APDF Council or a specialized committee.

B.   Requires joint recommendation from at least two current Honorary Members or Council Members.

C.   Their achievements must undergo a review and defense before the Council and receive a supermajority vote for approval.


●    Core Value: Industry Leadership, Defining the Future

●    Core Benefits (Building on A2):

A.   Master Status: Be awarded the highest honor of "Chief / Fellow Certified Designer."

B.  Standard Setting: Invitation to participate in developing industry standards, white papers, and educational frameworks.

C.  Mentorship Legacy: Lead eponymous APDF Masterclasses, passing on design philosophy.

D.  Strategic Advisory: Provide expert counsel to APDF on strategic development upon invitation.




B. Industry Cornerstone: Corporate Membership (Three-Level Growth System)




This system precisely matches different stages of enterprise development, providing phased resource and prestige support from initial collaboration to global leadership.


B1 Partner-Level Corporate Member


●    Target Group: Startup design studios, micro and small design enterprises, design departments of transitioning traditional enterprises seeking professional endorsement and initial resource connections.

●    Annual Fee: 5,800 RMB/year

●    Admission Requirements:

A.   Legally registered and operating design-related entity;

B.   Possessing clear design service capabilities and a team (core members no fewer than 3).


●    Core Value: Identity recognition, resource initiation

●    Core Benefits:

A.   Basic Certification: Issuance of "APDF Partner-Level Corporate Member" certificate and electronic badge.

B.   Directory Listing: Company name and link displayed in the member directory on the official website.

C.   Event Participation: Member-priced access to public courses, online seminars, and regional salons hosted by APDF.

D.  Information Acquisition: Regular industry briefings and updates on APDF public events.



B2 Collaborative-Level Corporate Member


●    Target Group: Growing design companies, mature studios, and pan-design enterprises seeking brand enhancement, talent acquisition, and project opportunities.

●    Annual Fee: 8,800 RMB/year

●    Admission Requirements:

A.   Legally registered and operating for at least 1 year;

B.   Full-time team size no fewer than 5 people;

C.   No major adverse industry reputation records.


●    Core Value: Brand upgrading, network building

●    Core Benefits:

A.   Official Certification: Award of "APDF Collaborative-Level Corporate Member" physical plaque and hardcover certificate.

B.   Brand Zone: Company LOGO, profile, and representative works displayed in the "Corporate Members" zone on the official website.

C.   Talent Channel: Access to query and one-on-one recommendation services from the APDF Certified Designer Talent Pool.

D.  Internal Empowerment: 3 employee quotas per year for member-priced participation in APDF advanced training programs.

E.  Business Opportunity Access: Acquisition of screened and released commercial project bidding and cooperation information from the alliance.



B3 Strategic-Level Corporate Member


●    Target Group: Industry-leading design institutions and large enterprise design centers committed to ecological co-construction, standard-setting, and value co-creation.

●    Annual Fee: 18,800 RMB/year

●    Admission Requirements:

A.   Maintenance of B2 membership for at least 2 years with an excellent record;

B.   Team size of over 50 people or annual design revenue among the industry's top tier;

C.   Having led or deeply participated in industry projects, research, or events initiated by APDF.


●    Core Value: Ecological co-construction, defining standards

●    Additional Core Benefits (on top of B2):

A.   Leadership Identification: Award of "APDF Strategic-Level Corporate Member" status for official promotion.

B.   Top-Tier Business Opportunities: Priority access to internal recommendations and connections for major government projects and multinational corporate collaborations.

C.   Co-Hosting Rights: Priority to co-host industry summits, thematic forums, or professional awards with APDF.

D.  Insight & Influence: Exclusive access to the annual "Asia-Pacific Design Industry Trends & Strategic Insight Report" and invitation to join the "Industry Leadership Committee" to participate in closed-door meetings on policy recommendations and standard discussions.



B4 Global-Level Corporate Member


●    Target Group: Internationally influential transnational design groups and top brand design headquarters aiming to shape global design discourse power.

●    Annual Fee: Negotiated and determined* (based on strategic alignment and resource input)

●    Admission Requirements:

A.   Invitation or nomination by the APDF Global Council;

B.   Branches in major global markets with significant cross-cultural influence in business operations;

C.   Commitment to in-depth cooperation with APDF in global issue research, design diplomacy, or international talent cultivation.


●    Core Value: Global leadership, strategic synergy

●    Additional Core Benefits (on top of B3):

A.   Highest Honorary Identity: Award of "APDF Global-Level Corporate Member" title, representing the highest level of collaboration in Asia-Pacific design globally.

B.   Global Network Hub: Acting as a core node to access the APDF global partner network and participate in high-level dialogues with international design organizations.

C.   Joint Research Initiation: Co-initiating flagship research projects with the APDF Research Institute in areas such as transnational design trends, sustainable design, or social innovation, sharing intellectual property rights and publication results.

D.  Customized Global Events: Co-planning and hosting "APDF x [Company Name]" design forums or exhibitions in key overseas markets in alignment with the enterprise's global strategy.

E.  Excellence Talent Program: Establishing "APDF-[Company Name] International Design Scholarship" or joint training programs to attract and cultivate top global design talents.





C. Innovation Engine: Co-Creation Membership (Three-Level Collaboration System)


This system aims to establish in-depth co-creation relationships with cross-industry partners, ranging from project trials to strategic integration.



C1 Project Cooperation-Level Co-Creation Member


●    Target Group: Technology enterprises, manufacturers, cultural institutions, etc., seeking pilot cooperation with the design ecosystem through specific projects.

●    Annual Fee: 18,000 RMB/year

●    Admission Requirements:

A.   Business operations have integration points with design applications;

2. Commitment to initiating or participating in at least one joint project with APDF during the membership period.


●    Core Value: Pilot cooperation, value verification

●    Core Benefits:

A.   Project Cooperation Platform: Permission to release joint project needs on the APDF platform to connect with designers and member enterprise resources.

B.   Joint Brand Exposure: Joint reports and case displays of cooperative projects through APDF's official media channels.

C.   Event Integration: Ability to host project-specific seminars or product experience workshops relying on APDF offline events.

D.  Feedback Collection: Targeted invitation of designers through the APDF network to test and provide feedback on products or services.



C2 Resource-Level Co-Creation Member


●    Target Group: Partners with mature technology, material, or data resources seeking systematic access to the design ecosystem and exploration of innovative scenarios.

●    Annual Fee: 28,800 RMB/year

●    Admission Requirements:

A.   Products, technologies, or services with industry competitiveness;

B.   Clear plans and budgets for deepening cooperation with the design industry.


●    Core Value: Ecological integration, collaborative innovation

●    Evolved Core Benefits (on top of C1):

A.   Co-Creation Identity: Issuance of "Resource-Level Co-Creation Member" certificate to establish ecological partner status.

B.   Joint Laboratory Construction: Participation in or co-initiating thematic research at the APDF Innovation Laboratory to explore cutting-edge applications.

C.   Solution Promotion: Inclusion of solutions in the "APDF Recommended Solution Library" for targeted promotion to members.

D.  Annual Partner Conference: Participation in exclusive closed-door annual meetings for co-creation members to discuss annual cooperation themes with APDF.



C3 Strategic-Level Co-Creation Member


●    Target Group: Industry disruptors highly aligned with APDF's vision, willing to invest core resources for long-term in-depth binding and joint definition of the future.

●    Annual Fee: Negotiated and determined

●    Admission Requirements:

A.   Evaluation and invitation by the APDF Ecological Cooperation Committee;

B.   Joint formulation and signing of a strategic cooperation roadmap with APDF for no less than 2 years.

●    Core Value: In-depth binding, defining the future

●    Additional Core Benefits (on top of C2):

A.   Top-Tier Partnership: Award of "Strategic-Level Co-Creation Member" title with co-branded display rights at all joint events.

B.   Joint Product/Standard Incubation: Co-development of tools, courses, or group standards for the design industry, sharing commercialization results and industry influence.

C.   Ecological Strategic Integration: Core products/services can be deeply integrated as the only officially recommended or designated solutions by APDF, incorporated into the member service system.

D.  Exclusive Advisor Seat: Permanent seat on relevant APDF professional committees with direct participation in ecological development planning.





D. Future Star: Student Membership (Three-Tier System)



D1 Aspire Member (Preparatory Member)


●    Target Audience: Current students passionate about design, hoping to explore career directions and acquire foundational knowledge.

●    Entry Requirements: Current students (including college, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students) in design or related majors worldwide can apply by providing valid student identification.


●    Core Value: Career Initiation, Easy Onboarding

●    Core Benefits:

A.   Identity Verification: Receive an electronic Student Member certificate.

B.  Learning Resources: Free access to online open courses and industry insight reports.

C.  Competition Access:Enjoy student discounts for the IAI Design Award and other competitions.

D.  Community Integration: Join the "Rising Design Stars" community for online exchange.



D2 Engage Member (Practicing Member)


●    Target Audience: Outstanding students who are not satisfied with theoretical knowledge alone and actively seek practical opportunities to build their professional resumes.

●    Entry Requirements:

A.  Has maintained D1 status for at least 6 months.

B.  Has completed at least one designated APDF online course OR participated in at least one federation event.

C.   Has submitted a personal portfolio for review and passed the assessment.


●    Core Value: Skill Application, Portfolio Building

●    Core Benefits (Building on D1):

A.  Official Certification: Receive an "Engage Member" certification certificate to enhance your resume.

B.  Internship Referrals: Priority access to internship and project opportunities published by the federation.

C.  Event Priority: Priority registration for offline workshops, company visits, and other practical activities.

D.  Work Showcase: Outstanding work may be featured in the "Student Excellence" section of the website.




D3 Honor Member


●    Target Audience: Top representatives of the student community who have demonstrated exceptional potential and leadership, seeking accelerated growth as future leaders.

●    Entry Requirements (Meet one of the following):

A.  Has won a significant award in a top-tier domestic or international design competition recognized by APDF.

B.  Has made outstanding contributions as a core organizer in APDF events.

C.  Specially recommended by the head of their institution's design department or an APDF Council Member.


●    Core Value: Excellence Recognition, Career Acceleration

●    Core Benefits (Building on D2):

A.  Premier Honor: Awarded the APDF Student "Honor Member" title and exclusive certificate.

B.  Master Guidance: Matched with an APDF Certified Designer or Council Member for a year of career mentoring.

C.  Priority Channels: Access to exclusive internal referrals and scholarship opportunities with top partner companies facilitated by APDF.

D.  Seamless Upgrade: Upon graduation, direct upgrade to "Certified Designer" status without re-application, with a significant first-year fee reduction.




E. Outstanding Leadership: Governing Board Member

This system aims to recruit leading enterprises and institutions with strong willingness and capacity to contribute to the alliance's development, inviting them to jointly participate in the alliance's governance and strategic development.



E1 Governing Board Member

●    Target Group: Outstanding enterprises with significant industry influence, willing to move from "participation" to "co-construction" and support APDF's long-term development.

●    Annual Fee: Negotiable

●    Admission Requirements: Principally selected from "Strategic Corporate Members (B2)" or "Strategic Co-Creation Members (C2)" upon invitation or recommendation by the Governing Board.

●    Core Value: Participate in governance and co-build the platform.

●     Core Benefits:

A.   Governance Seat: Awarded the title of "APDF Governing Board Member", with observer or governing board seat (via election) to participate in major decision-making discussions.

B.   Co-Branding: Enterprise logo and "APDF Governing Board Member" logo displayed together in core materials such as the alliance's annual report and official website governance structure page.

C.   Project Leadership: Priority to lead or co-initiate APDF's key annual industry projects, research topics, or public welfare activities.

D.   Top-Tier Network: Access to an exclusive high-level exchange circle limited to governing board members and above for in-depth interaction with industry leaders.



E2 Executive Governing Board Member

●    Target Group: Representative leaders of Governing Board Members who have made exceptional contributions, willing to invest more resources and assume operational or executive responsibilities in specific areas of the alliance.

●    Annual Fee: Negotiable

●    Appointment Method: Elected or specially appointed by the Governing Board from outstanding "Governing Board Members".

●    Core Value: Core leadership to drive operations.

●    Additional Core Benefits (on top of E1):

A.   Leadership Title: Awarded the position and certificate of "APDF Executive Governing Board Member".

B.   Committee Leadership: Responsible for leading or co-leading a professional committee (e.g., Award Jury Committee, Academic Committee, Industry Development Committee).

C.   Operational Decision-Making: In-depth participation in formulating the alliance's annual work plan, budget review, and key personnel appointment and removal decisions.

D.   Alliance Representation: Authorized to represent APDF in expressing opinions or signing cooperation documents on specific occasions.





F. Lifetime Honor: Honorary System

This system aims to recognize and honor distinguished individuals who have made permanent, milestone contributions to the design industry and APDF's development, representing the highest tribute awarded by the alliance.



F1 Honorary Member / Honorary Advisor

●    Target Group: Renowned scholars, experts, retired dignitaries, or public figures who have made outstanding contributions to the design industry in academic research, education promotion, industrial development, or international exchanges.

●    Appointment Method: Nominated and approved by a vote of the Governing Board.

●    Core Value: Commemorate outstanding contributions permanently.

●    Core Benefits:

A.   Honorary Title: Awarded the title of "APDF Honorary Member" or "APDF Honorary Advisor" with an exclusive certificate.

B.   High-Level Participation: Invited as a distinguished guest to all major alliance activities with premium hospitality.

C.   Strategic Consultation: Invited by the alliance to provide valuable strategic and academic advice for long-term development.

D.   Permanent Recognition: Name and profile included in APDF's permanent honor roll.



F2 Lifetime Honorary Member

●    Target Group: Founders and spiritual leaders who have made irreplaceable, decisive historical contributions to APDF's establishment, survival, and development, or whose lifelong achievements are closely linked to the alliance's reputation.

●    Appointment Method: Awarded upon unanimous approval by the Governing Board, representing the alliance's highest honor.

●    Core Value: Immortal achievements as a spiritual monument.

●    Symbolic Additional Core Benefits (on top of F1):

A.   Supreme Hospitality: Permanent special record in the alliance's history, with status revered by all subsequent members.

B.   Permanent Voice: While not participating in daily operations, retains lifelong right to advise and be informed on major matters involving the alliance's foundation and reputation.

C.   Naming Commemoration: The alliance may establish permanent awards, scholarships, or lectures named after them for eternal remembrance.

Second Pillar: Ecological Cooperation

We establish strategic cooperation with enablers and co-builders of the design industry chain to jointly expand the boundaries and influence of design.





APDF Fellow / Honorary Council Member


●    Target Audience: Authoritative individuals and leaders who have made indelible contributions to the design industry, design education, or to APDF itself.

●    Annual Fee: Lifetime Free (Invitation-only)

●    Granting Method: Nominated and invited directly by the APDF Council, conferred only upon obtaining a unanimous vote.

●    Core Value: Lifetime Achievement, Supreme Honor


●    Core Benefits:

A. Prestigious Conferment: A grand conferment ceremony held at the APDF annual flagship event.

B. Participation in Decision-Making: Serve as a lifetime judge for APDF's highest awards and possess the right to provide advice on the alliance's strategic development.

C. Top-Tier Protocol: Enjoy VIP specially-invited guest status at all alliance events.

D. Immortalized Legacy: Their biography and achievements are recorded in the APDF Hall of Fame.





Track 2: Ecosystem Partnership


G. Strategic Partner


We establish strategic-level collaborations with enablers and co-builders across the design industry chain to expand the boundaries and influence of design.


Strategic Partner For Technology Companies, Material Suppliers, Software Firms, Financial Institutions, Media, etc.


●   Core Value: Industrial Synergy, Value Co-Creation

●   Core Benefits:

A.  Strategic Dialogue: Establish direct communication channels with APDF core management to explore strategic projects.

B.  Deep Brand Integration: Act as a Principal or Co sponsor for deep involvement in APDF flagship annual events.

C.  Precise User Reach: Target the core designer and organizational audience through APDF's member and channel network to showcase products, technologies, and solutions.

D.  Early Industry Insights: Gain exclusive access to APDF annual trend reports and in-depth market analysis, and be invited to closed-door roundtables for industry leaders.

E.  Joint Market Presence: Co-host product launches, technical seminars, or industry summits with APDF, accompanied by joint media promotion.



H. Special Partner

This system aims to establish flexible, in-depth cooperative relationships with professional partners in specific fields to achieve resource complementarity and scenario-based win-win outcomes.



H1 Media Partner

●   Core Value: Amplify influence through content co-creation.

●   Cooperation Model: Resource exchange or negotiation.

●   Core Benefits:

A.  Access to first-hand news and interview priority for APDF's official activities.

B.  Co-plan special content, industry rankings, or celebrity interviews.

C.  Mutual column setup and content cross-promotion on both platforms.

D.  Branding rights as a media sponsor for alliance activities.



H2 Academic Partner

●   Core Value: Integrate industry, academia, and research; cultivate talents jointly.

●   Cooperation Model: Negotiable.

●   Core Benefits:

A.  Jointly conduct design trend research and release industry white papers.

B.  Co-develop certified courses or workshops with mutual credit recognition.

C.  Priority to undertake APDF's student internship and graduation project guidance programs.

D.  Co-host academic seminars or international academic exchange activities.



H3 Technology Partner

●   Core Value: Empower with tools and integrate solutions.

●   Cooperation Model: Negotiable.

●   Core Benefits:

A.  Technology or software listed as APDF's officially recommended or trial tool.

B.  Showcase technology application cases in APDF's activity scenarios.

C.  Provide exclusive technical discounts or training for APDF members.

D.  Jointly explore innovative projects integrating design processes with new technologies.



H4 Event Partner

●   Core Value: Share scenarios and expand influence.

●   Cooperation Model: Project-based cooperation.

●   Core Benefits:

A.  Co-host or organize regional and vertical industry activities.

B.  Obtain booths, speaking opportunities, and other exposure at each other's brand events.

C.  Share event audiences for cross-promotion.

D.  Co-design and operate exclusive experience activities for members.





Apply to Become an Ecological Partner


If you share our vision and wish to explore the possibility of strategic cooperation, we sincerely welcome your contact. Please send your organization’s detailed cooperation intentions and relevant materials to the email address of the Asia Pacific Designers Federation (APDF) Member Service Center: coop@apdf.asia



To ensure we efficiently evaluate the cooperation potential, please provide the following information in your email:

1. Core Organizational Information

  Full name of the organization, official website, and LOGO.

  Organizational profile and description of core businesses (please specify the relevance to the design industry).

  Scanned copy of the business license (for enterprises) or organizational registration certificate.

2. Statement of Cooperation Intentions

●   Desired cooperation areas (please refer to: media cooperation, academic research, technical empowerment, event co-creation, etc.).

●   Preliminary cooperation concepts or intended goals.

●   Description of available resources or advantages (e.g., media channels, technical platforms, academic resources, venue support, etc.).

3. Qualification and Case Certifications (Optional, but helpful for accelerating evaluation)

●   Introduction to past successful cooperation cases with design institutions or related fields.

●   Award records, patent certificates of the organization or its core products.

●   Introduction to the core team.

Our specialist will review your materials within 5 working days and contact you promptly. We look forward to working with outstanding partners like you to jointly expand the boundaries and influence of design.



III. Our Service Commitment


All members and partners will enjoy the professional and efficient service guarantee from the Federation:


A.   Professional Process: Clear application, review, and dedicated customer service guidance.

B.   Exclusive Member Kit: A meticulously designed certificate, badge, and welcome letter, delivered

via a dedicated channel.

C.   Customized Communications: Regularly receive exclusive newsletters such as "Federation Updates" and "Industry News."

D.   Continuous Care: Includes kit delivery follow-ups, periodic satisfaction surveys, and exclusive event invitations.

Join Us Now, walk alongside Asia-Pacific's design elite and leading organizations, and collectively define the future!





IV   Membership procedure




Membership Application Process: Embark on Your APDF Stellar Journey


Joining APDF is an extraordinary journey from takeoff to brilliance. We have designed a clear and ritualistic six-step stellar path for you, guiding you to steadily integrate into this galaxy that gathers the wisdom of Asia-Pacific design.


Step 1: Star of Departure · Intent Registration

 Core Action: Fill out the basic information form online.

 Journey Meaning: This is your first dialogue with APDF, lighting up the first stop of your professional journey. After submission, your dedicated membership consultant will illuminate the way forward for you.


Step 2: Star of Positioning · Category Matching

●   Core Action: Conduct a one-on-one consultation with a membership consultant to confirm the most suitable membership category and growth path for you.

●   Journey Meaning: With the consultant's assistance, find your exclusive orbit that best fits in the APDF galaxy, and accurately position yourself for future brilliance.


Step 3: Star of Presentation · Official Application

●   Core Action: Submit the complete application form and professional certifications (such as portfolio, company qualifications, etc.) according to the confirmed path.

●   Journey Meaning: Fully showcase your professional radiance and achievements—this is a crucial step for your application materials to converge into a shining star.


Step 4: Star of Covenant · Membership Fee Confirmation

●   Core Action: Complete the membership fee payment based on the review feedback.

●   Journey Meaning: Officially open the door to all membership benefits. This covenant is your investment in professionalism and our solemn commitment to quality service.


Step 5: Star of Recognition · Approval

●   Core Action: The APDF Council or the corresponding committee conducts the final review and sends you an official membership confirmation letter.

●   Journey Meaning: Your professional achievements have obtained official certification. This "Star of Recognition" is an important milestone in your journey.


Step 6: Star of Glory · Certification & Membership Admission

●   Core Action: Receive your exclusive membership package (including certificate, badge, etc.), and all benefit systems will be fully activated.

●   Journey Meaning: Welcome to officially join the APDF design star cluster! From now on, you will shine alongside countless outstanding stars on the same orbit, co-shaping the future of design.




APDF Membership Application Form Download Section


Individual and Institutional Membership Applications



APDF Certified Designer Membership Application Form


APDF Corporate Membership Application Form


APDF Student Membership Application Form


APDF Co-Creation Membership Application Form

APDF Honorary Membership Application Form

APDF Governing Board Member Application Form


Strategic Cooperation Applications


APDF Ecological Partner Application Form

Applicable to cities, governments, industrial parks, large groups, etc., seeking strategic coconstruction and project implementation.


APDF Partner Application Form

Applicable to media, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, brands, etc., seeking longterm resource exchange and initial contact for joint activities as well as light cooperation.


Initial contact and lightweight collaboration

APDF Ecological Cooperation Intent Form

Applicable to initial intent communication such as brand sponsorship, singleevent cooperation, and resource connection.



Member Service Email

membership@iai-ap.org