Benefits
We offer the support, visibility and connections that help businesses thrive.
Membership includes access to an engaged professional network, dedicated showcase space and considered programme of events as well as exclusive content and affiliate services.
the vanguard
app
A digital home to bring your membership to life, The Vanguard App and Members Portal is a space to connect, collaborate and grow.
Designed exclusively for the collective, the app allows up to five users, to search companies, request introductions, RSVP to events, access on-demand professional development content, plus more.
apt.18
Coming Soon
A design residence in the heart of fitzrovia, Apt.18 is a living gallery that brings together the craftsmanship, creativity and vision of our members.
Apt.18 will act as a gathering place for the collective offering an elegant setting where clients, collectors and collaborators can experience design first-hand.
Each room is conceived as a collaborative expression of The Vanguard, including furniture, lighting, textiles and accessories designed by our members – with everything available for purchase. Open to a discerning audience of HNWs, art buyers, tastemakers and designers, this unique showcase opportunity is available exclusively to members of The Vanguard.
curated
events
WE SUPPORT MEMBERS IN CO-HOSTING EVENTS WITH TAILORED GUEST LIST CURATION AND SEAMLESS EXECUTION, ENSURING THE RIGHT PEOPLE ARE IN THE ROOM AND EVERY OCCASION DELIVERS IMPACT.
For these curated occasions, we encourage attendance across the collective, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, cross-pollination of audiences, and shared inspiration.
professional
development
We believe the success of any business starts with the people behind it.
The Vanguard supports the continued growth of its members through professional and personal development opportunities – created specifically for senior decision-makers across design, delivery and lifestyle.
Our programme includes tailored workshops, leadership training, and expert-led sessions designed to sharpen strategic thinking, improve performance, and foster creative resilience. Whether it’s developing high-potential team members or refining your own leadership style, we provide the tools, insight and space to grow.
tHE vanguard
table
At key international design and construction events, The Vanguard hosts a series of intimate gatherings - a considered ‘flag in the ground’ for the collective.
Acting as an anchor to the week, these moments offer space to reconnect, meet others within the network, and step away from the noise of busy event schedules into something more intentional.
Whether over lunch, drinks or dinner, The Vanguard Table prioritises quality of conversation over scale – creating meaningful introductions and strengthening relationships across the global community.
exclusive
content
We create and share content that shines a spotlight on our members, helping them to gain visibility and recognition across the design industry.
From our Plugged-in series to our Inside The Room interviews, we bring authentic voices and stories to life.
Our Artist, Speaker & Project Spotlights are shared across socials and in newsletters reaching 3,500+ designers, ensuring members’ work is seen by a highly relevant, design-savvy audience. Each feature is designed to inspire, inform, and amplify your brand.
access to
Affiliates
As part of the collective, members gain access to a portfolio of trusted affiliate partners, offering a variety of specialist services.
From HR, legals and accounting to design, content and wellness, members benefit from preferential rates and reliable support to meet evolving business needs.
EMPLOYEE
WELLBEING
Our Rise & Reset workshops are designed to support the wellbeing of our members and their teams with guided wellness sessions.
Beyond wellbeing, Rise & Reset also offers a fresh way to connect – creating space for meaningful conversations, new relationships, and an investment in team culture that lasts far beyond the mat.
Each workshop offers a moment of education, energy, and focus.
search
executive
An enhanced membership combining The Vanguard with direct access to PLUG’s executive search capability at a preferential rate.
PLUG operates as an extension of your business, delivering a tailored approach to hiring, built on a deep understanding of your brand, structure, and long-term objectives.
Through targeted market mapping and discreet outreach, PLUG delivers a highly curated shortlist of individuals aligned on both capability and cultural fit.
Members benefit from a 5% reduction in fees and priority access across all searches, creating a more efficient, strategic, and cost-effective hiring solution.
Access to +PLUG is subject to a qualifying conversation.
