"Design Defender has changed the way I work - it is a comprehensive tool that allows me to easily research products, materials, and finishes. It makes my job so much easier."
Products and Material Search for Architects & Interior Designers
Want to select interior products and materials based on their looks, sustainability, safety standards, or fairness? Look no further! Pick the right items with all these qualities.
"As an architect, I haven't had a tool like this before that helps me quickly research and find the right products and materials for my projects. It's saved me so much time and energy, plus it's very user-friendly. "
"It makes my job so much easier and saves me hours of tedious research. I highly recommend Design Defender for anyone in the architecture or interior design industry - it's a must have!"
Select products by their material properties
Simplified process of selecting products based on their material characteristics
Codes
Filter products by their ratings in areas like fire resistance, slip resistance, ability to be cleaned or sanitized, ease of use, visibility, air quality.
Standards
Perform search based on standardized tests and performance measurements of items and materials in order to comply with strict regulations.
Guidelines
Each object has codified alignments with best practices guidelines. This will lead you when selecting products and materials for your designs.
Sustainability
Third-party sustainability evaluations are included in our product database.
This helps you to specify products that are green, or sustainable.
Toxicity
Specify products without volatile organic compounds (VOC), carcinogens, and chemicals that cause allergies used in products.
Search, organize, share information with various stakeholders
Search our database in a way that fits your needs
Our comprehensive collection of original and exceptional products has something to suit any need. Intuitive search functions allow you to easily find the perfect product for your project, with countless ways to narrow down a selection from tens of thousands available options; such as searching by energy consumption if you’re looking for lighting or fire resistance levels when seeking fabrics. Make sure that whatever you are after, our database will have it!
Keep your research organized!
When you've found a product that interests you, save it to one of your folders. Make sure each item is accompanied with valuable notes or references so the information can be helpful down the line. Once a project has been completed and put away, archive its folder for safekeeping - just in case revisiting any part of it ever becomes necessary again.
Collaboration is key part of product and material selection
Successfully managing any project requires the creative fusion of multiple perspectives. With our intuitive collaboration features, we make it easy to bring clients and experts together so that you can unlock your projects' true potential. From architects to LEED-accredited professionals, contractors to manufacturers reps - now you have full control over who sees what in order for everyone involved in a project be on the same page more quickly than ever before!
Discover the world's top interior design products
Ultimate business booster for Brands
Design Defender is a tool made exclusively for professionals
Verified Architects & Interior Designers
Our user base is made of an exclusive network of vetted Architects and Interior designers.
With Design Defender, leads for Brands or Agents come prequalified so successful business relationships are just a few clicks away!
Onboard Brand Representatives and Agents
Design Defender puts the power of direct communication into specifiers and brand representatives' hands, allowing for custom-tailored interactions between the two. No more messy confusion - just streamlined collaboration!
Pricing
Membership Plans for Brands
We offer two membership plans that make it easy to get started: the Free Plan and Premium Plan. Read on to explore these options and discover how each one can help your business grow.
Free
FREE
/forever
Get started without any commitments or payments!
- Unlimited products
- Automated Product Import (above 50 products)
- Content Management System (CMS)
- 48-hour support response time
Premium
$329
/month
Premium plan will give you access to powerful features that can boost your success.
- Unlimited products
- Automated Product Import
- Content Management System (CMS)
- 12-hour support response time
- Direct Messages from Architects
- Representatives Onboarding
- Product Interests Alerts
- Special Offers Enabled
- Advanced Product Information
FREE for Architects & Interior Designers
Approved Architects and Interior Designers can use Designer Defender for FREE. Submit application form and we will get back to you with your login as soon as possible.
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FAQs
What are the pricing plans for brands on Design Defender?
Design Defender offers two membership plans: Free and Premium. We strive to accommodate our pricing to maximize brands' ROI.
Do you sell products on Design Defender?
No, we do not sell products. Design Defender is a search platform that connects architects and interior designers with manufacturers directly or through their responsible agents and dealers.
In which countries are products visible?
Manufacturers can choose the countries in which their products will be displayed. We display only the products that are available in the country from which our users are searching.
What is the price for Architects and Interior Designers?
Approved Architects and Interior Designers can use Designer Defender for FREE.
How do you add new products or update existing product information on Design Defender?
We have a semi-automated process that can take product information directly from manufacturers' websites or from any kind of digital records you have. Once the bulk process is done, brands can control what is displayed through our Content Management System.
How long does it take to add new or update existing product information?
The initial product import takes 2-3 days depending on the amount of data and type of medium we read the data from. After that, you can control all relevant product information on your own. Every change you make is almost instantly reflected on Design Defender.