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Design makes the world a better place. So does who funds it.
Design Observer imagines a better world: one that’s more equitable, more sustainable, more democratic. By expanding what design means and who it serves, we bring a curious audience diverse expert perspectives on everything from AI, to business, to democracy.
After 22 years of high-integrity publishing, we believe our readers and listeners seek us out, and we work to earn that. In everything we publish, we are committed to human creativity and expert insight.
This is why the right partnership matters. To our audience, being here means something, because they notice who supports the work they care about. Together, we get to keep proving that design makes the world better.
“Design Observer has maintained the same clear vision for more than 2 decades: to expand the definition of design in service of a better world.”
— Ellen McGirt, Editor-in-Chief
Ways to partner:
The Observatory — Our weekly newsletter, reaching 20K+ readers who treat their inbox as a thinking tool.
DB|BD — Twelve seasons of design and leadership conversations with the world’s most purposeful builders. New season scheduled in 2026.
Draw the Line — A 10-part documentary podcast series on redistricting, voting rights, and the design of democracy. Launching in June 2026.
The Design Observer Twenty — Our annual list of the people and ideas reshaping how the world works and who it works for. Published in Fall 2026.
Ellen McGirt on your stage — Keynotes, panels, fireside conversations, and executive roundtables with Design Observer’s Editor-in-Chief.
Bespoke editorial & events — Custom partnerships built around your mission and our audience.
Past Sponsors include: Deutsche Bank, IDEO, Adobe, Deloitte, Aspen Institute
To explore a partnership or sponsorship opportunity, reach out to cindy@designobserver.com.
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