Partnerships
People of Print has been at the intersection of visual culture, craft and creative practice since 2008. We work with brands and organisations that want meaningful, sustained visibility within a global creative community — designers, illustrators, makers, studios, educators and independent practitioners of every kind.
What a partnership means
A People of Print partnership is a long-term relationship, not a one-off placement. We work with brands and organisations that want meaningful, sustained visibility within a deeply engaged creative community — people who care about craft, ideas and the culture of making things.
Partners are embedded into the platform editorially and communally. That means editorial coverage, community presence, member-facing activity and where appropriate, co-created content and activations — all built around your objectives and the audience that matters to you.
The audience
Our community spans graphic designers, illustrators, typographers, art directors, animators, textile artists, photographers, book designers, zine makers, publishing houses, educators and students. Visual culture is broad by nature — and so is the POP community. What connects them is a shared investment in how things look, how they’re made, and why it matters.
They are discerning. They respond to authenticity. They notice and remember brands that genuinely support the creative community. Many of our existing partnerships are renewed year on year because the relationship builds real recognition — not just impressions.
What partnership includes
Every partnership is shaped around the specific objectives of the brand or organisation. Common elements include editorial features and sponsored content on peopleofprint.com, prominence across our social channels and newsletter, involvement in open calls and community campaigns, and a named presence within the People of Print Members platform.
More involved partnerships may include co-created editorial series, involvement with our physical space at 55 Sadler Gate in Derby, or integration into our broader publishing and events programme. We always propose what makes sense for your goals — not a rigid template.
Brand Partner Member
- Dedicated partner profile in the POP directory
- Multiple editorial features per year, written by our team
- Social and newsletter promotion for each piece
- Access to community for campaigns and open calls
- Invitations to events and collaborative projects
- Fast-tracked editorial review as standard
Strategic Partner Member
- Everything in Brand Partner, plus deeper integration
- Co-created editorial series built around your brief
- Named presence within the POP Members platform
- Involvement in community initiatives and education
- Access to community intelligence and creator network
- Priority placement across all channels
- Option to integrate with our Derby studio space
Organisation Partner
- For publishers, galleries, institutions and education
- Editorial visibility for exhibitions and programmes
- Event listings promoted to the global POP community
- Collaborative content aligned to your calendar
- Credibility through association with POP’s editorial voice
- Scoped and priced individually
Already a member? Existing Individual and Studio members can upgrade to a Brand or Strategic Partner arrangement. Get in touch and we’ll talk through the options.
Not sure which tier is right? Email us and we’ll suggest what makes sense for your size, budget and objectives.