Where Profitability Meets Design: Inside The Designers Collaborative

Interior design is about more than beautiful spaces -- it's a business. And in this business, profit margins matter just as much as mood boards.

That's where The Designers Collaborative (TDC) comes in.

We're a trade-only membership group built by designers, for designers -- offering exclusive access to to-the-trade vendors, smarter sourcing suppport, and a collaborative community that helps you work less, earn more, and design with confidence. 

Who We Are

Founded by award-winning interior designer, Heather McManus, who was tired of juggling sourcing headaches and shrinking margins, TDC was created with one clear mission: to help designers become more profitable.

We know the paint points -- inconsistent vendor pricing, limited access to product lines, and the hours wasted chasing quotes or managing trade accounts. So we built a better way.

Today, over 500 designers across North America trust TDC to simplify the back-end of their business and strengthen their bottom line.

What We Do

We equip you with the tools and relationships to runa more profitable design business -- without compromising your creative freedom.

🔹 Access to 300+ To-The-Trade Vendors

Our members enjoy the BEST pricing from hundreds of trusted brands -- furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, art, and more. You get the benefit of premium sourcing without needing to manage dozens of vendor accounts. Plus, the same buying power and pricing that furniture stores receive, so you can compete with internet prices. Stop getting shopped by clients!

🔹 Streamlined Sourcing

We handle the vendor relationships and heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. TDC empowers its members with access and tools, putting you in the driver's seat! No waiting for quotes. You have the tools you need at your fingertips with a fully transparent system.

🔹 Business Education & Tools

We provide business-minded resources to help you improve your margins and make better decisions around pricing, markup, and process. From webinars to tools, we’re focused on turning creativity into cash flow.

🔹 A Like-Minded Design Community

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. TDC members support one another through shared experiences, referrals, and collaboration. We’re here for the real talk — pricing, profit, and what it really takes to run a design business that works.

The Bottom Line: More-Profit, Less Burnout

Designers don’t join TDC just for the BEST pricing — they join to reclaim their time, elevate their value, and stop leaving money on the table.

Whether you’re a solo designer ready to scale or a growing firm looking to boost profitability, The Designers Collaborative gives you the tools, vendor access, and community to grow with confidence.

We are not here to make money off of you. We are here to make you money.

Join us today: www.thedesignerscollaborative.com