Become a Sponsor of STL Design Week 2025
St. Louis Design Week is where the region’s creative pulse comes alive, and everyone’s watching, talking, and sharing. Whether you’re looking to land your next hire, find new clients, show your students the industry, or just plant your flag in this community, sponsorship tells the public that design matters in STL.
Lead the Conversation
Bring fresh ideas to the region by backing talks, exhibitions, and experiences that spark imagination. Take the mic, shape the narrative, and show the city and your peers that your brand builds more than profit.
Be Seen
Show clients and industry peers that you’re part of something bigger. Your name gets shared alongside other brands and leaders shaping the city’s creative future, and your support is more than an advertisement, its an investment in the creative culture of the region.
Lift People Up
Make skill-building accessible through workshops and mentorship so talent can grow here, not leave. Build this community of designers, artists, students, and industry partners and anchor design in STL; help new voices find a seat at the table.
| Sponsor Benefits | The Greatest Showman $15,000+Headline visibility all week | The Ringmaster $7,500+Broad reach + premium perks | The Magician $3,500+Solid exposure on lean budget | The Acrobat $1,500+Name recognition in program | The Juggler $500+Entry-level support | The Superfan $250+Community cheerleader |
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| Downloadable PNG badge for social, web, STL.org profile | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Feature on STL.org and stldesignweek.com | Logo + backlink | Logo + backlink | Logo + backlink | Logo + backlink | Name + backlink | Name + backlink |
| Feature in emails | Logo + link | Logo + link | Name + link | Name + link | ||
| Feature on print materials | 1st tier logo | 2nd tier logo | 3rd tier logo | Name | ||
| Tickets to VIP events | 5 | 3 | Early access | |||
| Social media spotlight of your agency/company | Carousel + IG collab tag | Single image + IG collab tag | Single image + tag | Part of “Thanks sponsors” post | ||
| Callout at opening + closing party | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Agency Profile page on STL.org | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Editorial story post on STL.org | ● | ● | ||||
| Callout at opening and closing parties | ● | ● | ||||
| Callout at all events | ● |
Quick FAQ
●Are you an individual or solo creative?
Superfan ($250) is for you. Your name appears on STL.org and the program, and you’re officially part of the week. Great for freelancers, students, and independent artists.
●Are you a small local studio or agency?
Juggler ($500) or Acrobat ($1,500) gets you visible where it counts (site + program), with simple perks that don’t eat your time.
●Are you a university or enterprise brand?
Magician ($3,500) or Ringmaster ($7,500) puts you on the mic—email us for placements, student engagement, or custom activations.
●Want something custom or have another idea?
We can tailor in-kind, content, or event integrations. Ask about custom packages.
●Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?
Yes. STL.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. In-kind contributions (printing, venues, food & drink, etc.) are also recognized.
●What’s the deadline to sign on?
Earlier is better — to guarantee your logo on print materials, commit by [insert date]. Online recognition continues up until the week of the event.
●How will my logo be used?
We’ll provide specs for where it shows up (site, email, program, signage) and ask for a high-res version. Nothing gets altered.
●Still have questions? Get in touch.
Email us anytime at designweek@stl.org.