About

In 2016, Heather McManus started a small buying collective with four fellow designers.

The mission? To stop struggling in silence and figure out how to buy better.

That group grew into The Designers Collaborative, a 500+ member network built by designers who were tired of confusing pricing structures, inconsistent vendor access, and the isolation of running a design business without a map.

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We’re not here to take a cut of your profit. We’re here to help you keep more of it.

Today, TDC gives working designers access to over 300 of the most in-demand vendors at the most competitive pricing, along with practical tools, business resources, and a generous brain trust of designers eager to help you save time and guesswork.

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“The Designers Collaborative enables you to be creative, professional, and profitable—which is the key to success for the design community! As a member, you gain the camaraderie of hundreds of designers and architects.”

—Lisa Corbellini, Primrose Interior Design

Meet Your Team

Heather Mcmanus Founder Ceo The Designers Collaborative3x

Heather McManus

Founder and CEO

Linda Speed The Designers Collaborative@3x

Linda Speed

account manager

Megan Cochran The Designers Collaborative@3x

Megan Cochran

Onboarding Specialist and Executive Assistant