Arguably the most desired brand in collectible figure history, MEDICOM TOY from Japan has partnered with DesignerCon since 2018. This exclusive partnership makes DesignerCon the only show in the United States to host MEDICOM TOY, and each year the brand features the most exciting Japanese artists and sought-after collectibles, with long lines of international collectors all weekend. MEDICOM TOY returns in 2024 with more exciting releases and artist signings.

DesignerCon has frequently teamed up Sony Pictures Animation, including a glitch art tunnel with EyeJack AR. Drawing attendees into the Spider-Verse via a cutting-edge augmented reality tunnel, DCon worked with the original art and animation teams from the groundbreaking film. See more here.

For years DCon has partnered with fan-favorite digital marketplace VeVe for an exclusive series featuring DCon talent. Brands and artists have set records on the platform, making VeVe the highest-grossing app on Apple’s entire iOS ecosystem for the weekend, generating millions of dollar in sales for talent.

In addition to your selection from all other items on this page, Title Partnership comes with unique access to the Holiday season’s largest arts event in the world, and all of its attendees.

Ask us how to create a unique package that leverages DCon’s exclusive network and access to the world’s most famous contemporary artists.

DesignerCon is perfectly positioned within both IRL sales and e-commerce markets, and DCon Talent have made many millions of dollars of sales in both.

Ask us how to create a unique package that leverages DCon’s exclusive network and access to the world’s most famous contemporary artists.

With tens of thousands of guests and vendors, the ticketing and entry badge platform might be the highest exposure possible for any brand at DCon. Past partners have leveraged tickets to promote huge Holiday sales for art and design equipment and services, with a cohesive newsletter campaign attached to ticketing.

Badges are a collectible item in themselves, featuring artwork on the front by world-famous artists, and QR codes on the back leading to promotional campaigns from sponsors. Bonus: these badges frequently end up on eBay as collectors aim to purchase all seven variations!

There can only be one Official Digital Marketplace for DCon, and obsessed fans have spent many millions of dollars on digital collectibles from the DCon Digital Marketplace. As an industry-leading art event, there is no better place to establish a coveted digital foothold on the arts market.

One of DesignerCon's most exciting and creative areas is the “Tech Zone,” with a history of innovative programming like an augmented reality inspection of the work behind the “Spider-Verse.” Think VR & AR, 3D printing/sculpting, software demos, charging stations, etc.

Put your product in guests' hands, or transform it with the most cutting edge media in art history.

DesignerCon has assembled innovative podcast programming, arts entertainment, experiences, product, and brands together onto its Official Main Stage. Fitting the DCon brand, design gameshows and art duels keep the heartbeat of the convention pumping all weekend. Take over the centerpiece of the art and design world for a weekend.

In addition, an expert video team will capture everything for international audiences.

Every VIP attendee receives a VIP package, that includes special releases, VIP passes, and select goodies. Sponsor the bag or box for VIPs and your brand is a DCon VIP, and provide private tours to our coveted guests!

Ask us about how to get intimate access with DCon’s finest.

DCon 2023 brought the HOLLYWOOD 100, a licensed 100 year anniversary of the Hollywood Sign featuring 100 original works spanning Graffiti, Abstract, Surrealism, Outsider and other pop-culture influenced styles. In addition to our annual fan art experience, the Official DesignerCon Gallery, curated by Carmen Acosta, is the perfect chance to convert fans into collectors.

Catch us in Juxtapoz, and then let us know what you have in mind!

Additional programming opportunities on our gallery areas, created in tandem with programming curators and panelists.

DesignerCon is full of artists, and many of them have creative young ones in tow.

The DCon Kids Zone is a great place to take a break from all the action, with the kiddos. With pint-sized experiences, this is a perfect opportunity for a kid-focused brand. Ask us about some turnkey, kid-ready AR activations that are queued up, too!

Wayfinding might be the single most lush opportunity for brand visibility at DCon.

There are a variety of places in the con that invite smart partnerships with clever and creative brands. Lobby design, ticketing stations, tons of line queue areas, and way-finding signage are all places that warrant hundreds of thousands of daily interactions, but first impressions are everything.

Every single guest, artist, sponsor, and VIP in the Convention Center will also need to access the internet to share their selfies with hard-to-get designer items, access their business emails for networking, and make sales at their cash registers.

Enhance your DCon presence as an Aisle Sponsor, or by adding floor signage. Tens of thousands of guests are looking for their favorite booths as they walk the floor, and your art pieces in the sky and on the ground can get them where they’re going.

We also invite partners to name the wifi network for the entire Convention Center after your company or slogan, or provide a splash page the guides vendors and guests into your latest creative campaign.