Our Partner Organizations
Cumulus is at the center of an open and dynamic “network of networks,” an ecosystem of sister organizations including regional and international academic networks, professional associations and NGOs that play a strategic role in furthering the influence and reach of our disciplines.
Our Partners
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ADADA Asia Digital Art and Design Association
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ADI Association of Designers of India
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AICAD The Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
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AIGA The Professional Association for Design
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Alvar Aalto Foundation and Academy Alvar Aalto Foundation and Academy
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BDC Biodesign Challenge
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BEDA The Bureau of European Design Associations
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BID The Ibero-American Design Biennial
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British Council
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CBDA China Building Decoration Association
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CEAIE China Education Association for International Exchange
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CFCA China Fashion and Color Association
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CIDA China Industrial Design Association
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CILECT The International Association of Film and Television Schools
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Comité Colbért
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Design Principles & Practices Design Principles & Practices Research Network
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DESIS Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability
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DINZ The Designers Institute of New Zealand
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DiSUR Red de Carreras de Diseño en Universidades Públicas Latinoamericanas
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DogA Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture
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DRS Design Research Society
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EIDD EIDD Design for All Europe
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ELIA The European League of Institutes of the Arts
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EQ-Arts Enhancing Quality in the Arts
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EUIPO European Union Intellectual Property Office
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IASDR The International Association of Societies of Design Research
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ICoD International Council of Design
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iF International Forum Design
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Interaction Design Association
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JDP Japan Institute of Design Promotion
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MEDEA Middle East Design Educators Association
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NIF National Innovation Foundation - India
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PADI Pan Afrikan Design Institute
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RSA The Royal society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
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Salzburg Global Seminar
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SDN Service Design Network
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Seoul Design Foundation
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Systemic Design Association
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The Index Project
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The One Club for Creativity
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TISDC iSee Taiwan Foundation
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WDO World Design Organization
Affiliate
Organizations
As a network of networks committed to global art and design education Cumulus has established affiliate relationships with prestigious international bodies including UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and national accreditation entities such as NASAD (the National Association of Schools of Art and Design). Cumulus holds observer status with The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
NASAD
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
WIPO
The World Intellectual Property Organization
Cumulus Partner Benefits
In today’s interconnected world, working with others creatively and globally is a starting point towards effecting positive change.
Cumulus partner organizations reap the benefits of a global network of art and design educators, practitioners and students committed to learning across cultures, inspiring new thinking and building sustainable futures.
Cumulus members foster collaboration and sharing with the conviction that our collective influence and reach is greater as a diverse ecosystem.
Join Our Expansive Network
Cumulus is always open to engaging in mutually beneficial partnerships.
If you are aligned with our values and believe in the fundamental role of art and design education and research in creating more sustainable and humane futures for all, reach out to us with your ideas and a proposal for partnership!
For more information on how to partner with Cumulus, please contact our Secretariat.
Proposals for multi-year partnerships
The Cumulus Secretariat welcomes proposals for multi-year partnerships that are ratified by the Cumulus Executive Board and the leadership of our partner(s) organization.
Whether you are a governmental organizational, foundation, NGO, civil society body, professional organization, or a private sector leader, we want to hear from you.
