There is a broad range of disciplines coming together to redesign our future and there are many non-profit organizations committed to helping to make this possible. To fulfill our mission to improve the quality of life and effectiveness of organizations through design, the Foundation collaborates with institutions that share similar values. The Foundation recognizes the following organizations that partner with CDF to provide services, offer programs, and conduct research:

• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
• The Center for Design and Business
• Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
• Danish Design Centre
• Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
• International Interior Designers Association (IIDA)
• Marketing Science Institute (MSI)
• Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)