Excellence
Design
Guild Mark
The Design Guild Mark has been distinguishing the excellent from the ordinary in the design of furnishings for more than 10 years.
The prestigiousDesign Guild Mark
The prestigious Design Guild Mark is awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company in order to drive excellence and raise the profile of British design and innovation.
The Mark recognises the highest standards in the design of furnishings and lighting for volume production, by the finest designers working in Britain, or British designers working abroad.
The Design Guild Mark is independently judged by a panel of renowned experts in their respective fields and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the process.

Entry Criteria
A Design Guild Mark can be awarded, for a design, which is in current volume production. Evidence of this must be provided in terms of the design process and the means of production.
Furthermore, it must be designed:
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By any British designer.
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By any United Kingdom based design practice.
Judging process
The Benefits
It is money well spent
Participating in the Design Guild Mark provides a cost effective marketing tool (it costs less than an online banner and a 1/4 page print ad) and can bring you and your brand a greater level of recognition within the industry.
It is an accreditation of quality
The Mark recognises the highest standards in the design of furnishings for volume production, by the finest designers working in Britain, or British designers working abroad. Designs are judged by an independent body of renowned judges who are experts in their respective fields.
It provides great press and social media coverage
Awardees will get exposure to their work in the design world and beyond across a range of platforms and publications.
You’re in good company
Your design will be showcased with that of all our current holders which can be seen on in our awardees gallery www.designguildmark.org.uk/awardees and on the Design Guild Mark Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter accounts.
Jonathan Hindle Prize
Created in 2015 by Design Guild Mark founder Jonathan Hindle, this is comprised of a trophy and cash prize for the value of £1,000. All successful Design Guild Mark awardees are eligible to win, however only one is selected per category that the judges consider to be the most outstanding.
Design Guild Mark website
The Design Guild Mark has a dedicated website – www.designguildmark.org.uk – that includes information on all previous winners of the Design Guild Mark, the latest news, biographies of the judging panel and useful information about applying and the judging criteria.
Visit the Design Guild Mark website to find out more.

What’s Next?
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020 7562 8520 or visit our dedicated site here.