Join Kent Design, a growing cross-sector learning network for built environment professionals active or interested in Kent.
Kent Design is run by Design South East on a not-for-profit basis in collaboration with Kent Chief Planners Group. Every local authority in Kent and Medway are members, including Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, alongside key private sector organisations in the development and design sectors. The network is for anyone involved in design and development, including architects, planners, developers, ecologists and housing associations.
Our mission is to promote high quality and sustainable design through a programme of events, knowledge sharing and networking. In the coming years, Kent and Medway will see tens of thousands of homes built in new communities alongside town centre and coastal regeneration. Kent Design exists to foster the skills and connections to maximise these opportunities and deliver high quality places and social value. See the 2024/25 Events Programme here!
Members gain access to these benefits:
- Over a dozen events annually, both online and in-person in Kent & Medway.
- Learn best practice in urban design, planning and sustainability from expert guest speakers.
- Showcase your projects at events and on our website.
- Network with 35+ organisations in the public and private sectors.
- Make new business connections in Kent & Medway.
Email us to find out more and become a member: kentdesign@designsoutheast.org
Membership Levels
We have three membership levels to suit every organisation.
| Key Partner | Partner | Standard Member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee (excl. VAT) | £3,000 | £1,500 | £600 |
| Why join? | Shape the conversation around design quality in Kent & Medway. Play a key role in the events programme, upskill your staff and support the mission of Kent Design. Ideal for large organisations and thought leaders. | Showcase your commitment to great design. Market your work, access high quality CPD and network with the county’s built environment community. Ideal for medium-large organisations looking to grow in Kent & Medway. | Join Kent & Medway’s built environment community. Access a range of learning and networking opportunities at a great price. Ideal for SMEs and third sector organisations. |
| Annual number of attendee places at all events | Unlimited | 30 places | 15 places |
| Attendee places at each online event | Unlimited | Unlimited (up to 30 places annual cap) | Unlimited (up to 15 places annual cap) |
| Attendee places at each in-person event | 4 places | 3 places (up to 30 places annual cap) | 3 places (up to 15 places annual cap) |
| Discount on additional tickets | 25% off ticket price | 25% off ticket price | 25% off ticket price |
| Programme input | Shape the annual programme of events in close collaboration with the Kent Design team | Influence the annual programme of events through a yearly survey | X |
| Your organisation and projects showcased on the Kent Design website | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunities to showcase your projects at relevant events | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Partner Spotlight – featured post on our social media channels and newsletter | Yes | Yes | X |
| Your logo included on marketing materials and event programmes | Yes | Yes | X |
| Access to the online resource library and recordings of online events | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Membership Enquiry Form
