Acceso is a platform for exploring local design communities. It brings together independent design studios, designers, schools, exhibitions, awards, manufacturers, jobs, and other design resources into curated city guides.

Which cities are available?

Acceso is expanding city by city. Each guide highlights the people, places, and opportunities that define the local design scene.

Students, designers, companies, researchers, journalists, and anyone interested in industrial design, furniture design, and local creative communities.

Can I submit my design studio?

Yes. Independent design studios can request to be listed through our submission process.

Is Acceso free to use?

Yes. Anyone can browse city guides, discover design studios, and explore local design resources for free.

What kinds of design does Acceso cover?

Acceso primarily focuses on industrial design and furniture design, while also featuring related disciplines, design schools, exhibitions, manufacturers, awards, jobs, and other resources that support local design ecosystems.

How are studios selected?

Studios are curated to maintain a high-quality directory of independent design practices. Users can also suggest additions through the submission form.

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About Acceso

Acceso is a curated directory of local design communities. Discover independent design studios, industrial designers, furniture designers, design schools, exhibitions, fairs, design weeks, awards, competitions, manufacturers, workshops, galleries, museums, showrooms, retailers, jobs, and creative opportunities in cities around the world. Each city page includes interactive maps, curated listings, and practical information to help you explore the local design scene. Whether you're looking for design inspiration, planning a visit, searching for a studio, hiring a designer, or researching a city's creative ecosystem, Acceso provides a single place to discover and navigate local design.

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Overview

Who is it for?

Design students, designers, companies, travelers, journalists & researchers

Problem

Local design information is fragmented across websites, social media, and offline networks, making it difficult to discover studios, opportunities, and creative communities.

Solution

A curated platform that maps local design ecosystems, bringing together studios, designers, schools, events, awards, manufacturers, and other resources in one place.

What makes it unique

A city-based approach focused on independent design communities, connecting people with the local scenes, places, and opportunities that shape contemporary design.

Use cases

1Find schools, studios, internships, and opportunities.
2Discover studios, manufacturers, awards, and events.
3Connect with independent designers and creative talent.
4Explore design destinations, exhibitions, and local scenes.
5Explore design communities, trends, and ecosystems.
6Discover inspiring people, places, and projects.

FAQ

What is Acceso?: Acceso is a platform for exploring local design communities. It brings together independent design studios, designers, schools, exhibitions, awards, manufacturers, jobs, and other design resources into curated city guides.
Which cities are available?: Acceso is expanding city by city. Each guide highlights the people, places, and opportunities that define the local design scene.
Who is Acceso for?: Students, designers, companies, researchers, journalists, and anyone interested in industrial design, furniture design, and local creative communities.
Can I submit my design studio?: Yes. Independent design studios can request to be listed through our submission process.
Is Acceso free to use?: Yes. Anyone can browse city guides, discover design studios, and explore local design resources for free.
What kinds of design does Acceso cover?: Acceso primarily focuses on industrial design and furniture design, while also featuring related disciplines, design schools, exhibitions, manufacturers, awards, jobs, and other resources that support local design ecosystems.
How are studios selected?: Studios are curated to maintain a high-quality directory of independent design practices. Users can also suggest additions through the submission form.