Sponsorship · SDDW 2026
San Diego Design Week is made possible by organizations who believe design is a public good. Your sponsorship funds free events, amplifies local talent, and puts San Diego on the global design map.
Ready to Sponsor?
Contact us to discuss how your organization can make an impact and receive prominent recognition throughout Design Week.
5,000+
Annual Attendees
80+
Free Events
7
Days of Design
Why Sponsor
A real seat at the table.
Sponsors make the World Design Experience powered by San Diego Design Week possible through cash contributions and in-kind support. All levels of sponsorship receive prominent recognition leading up to and throughout the event.
We invite you to join us to support this community event and elevate the design conversation in our region — and beyond.
“Sponsoring SDDW gave us direct access to the creative community we care most about — in the city we call home.”
300+
Press Impressions
40K+
Social Reach
50+
Speakers
Platform
Speak directly to SD’s most creative professionals across panels, spotlights, and events.
Network
Exclusive networking access to designers, founders, educators, and civic leaders.
Community
Demonstrate your commitment to design culture in San Diego and position as an industry leader.
Visibility
Logo placement on event signage, digital assets, the SDDW website, and mobile app.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Every tier includes prominent recognition before and during Design Week. Choose the level that fits your organization — or contact us to build a custom package.
$10,000
Design Champion
$5,000
Design Advocate
$2,500
Design Supporter
$1,000
Design Donor
What You Get
Your brand appears before, during, and after Design Week — across digital, print, social, and in-person touchpoints.
01 / Digital
Web + App
Prominent logo placement on sddesignweek.org and the official event app, seen by thousands of visitors in the lead-up to and throughout the week.
02 / Social
Social Media
Dedicated sponsor spotlights and recurring mentions across Instagram, LinkedIn, and X via SDDW’s official channels, reaching 16,000+ design followers.
03 / Press
Media Coverage
Top-tier sponsors receive a dedicated press release distributed to regional and design industry media contacts.
04 / Signage
Event Presence
Logo on physical signage at high-traffic venue locations throughout Design Week — from Opening Night to closing sessions.
05 / Access
VIP Tickets
Reserved seating and reception tickets for your team at the Design Awards, one of San Diego’s premier design community gatherings.
06 / Network
Community Ties
Top sponsors gain year-round access through Design Forward Alliance events and ongoing presence in San Diego’s design ecosystem.
All levels of sponsorship can be customized. Whether you’re a local studio or a global brand, there’s a meaningful way to be part of Design Week.
Get in Touch
Contact us to discuss how your organization can make an impact and receive prominent recognition throughout Design Week.
