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Grow your influence and get rewarded for your expertise. Join ThinkLab’s network of world-class industry professionals and access paid opportunities matched to your experience.
What's In It For You?
Industry Connections
Expand your professional visibility and connect with leaders driving change across the design industry.
Compensated Opportunities
Participate in paid focus groups, contribute to research, and get rewarded for the insights you share.
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Join a network of forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of the built environment.
How It Works
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Provide your expertise and background, and we’ll match you with curated opportunities tailored to your experience.
Share Your Voice
Participate in paid focus groups and compensated research opportunities.
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Turn your expertise into earnings. Elevate your personal brand, expand your influence, and cultivate invaluable connections with industry thought leaders.
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Who can join?
Who can participate in the A&D Research Community?
This program welcomes all architecture and design professionals seeking to maintain a leading edge in their industry, irrespective of their experience levels. However, to maintain the credibility and authenticity of our research, we regret to inform you that individuals presently employed with manufacturing firms are ineligible to participate in the A&D Research program. If you're a manufacturer interested in conducting research with us, please contact us here.
What is the time commitment?
What is the time commitment to participate?
As much or as little as you want! We'll curate a variety of opportunities for you – from taking a simple survey to participating in paid focus groups, to attending industry events, and more – and you decide which are right for you. We'll transparently share the time commitment for each opportunity so that you can make the best decision on where and how to invest your time.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits of participation?
Becoming a member of our A&D Research Community gets you access to an exclusive industry networking digital community, as well as opportunities to participate in paid research opportunities and VIP events where you can engage with top industry leaders and stay on the cutting-edge or\f design. In addition, we hand-select experts from our community for spotlights in our popular articles and podcasts. Plus, sweet bragging rights.
Okay I'm in! What next?
What happens next?
Getting started is easy! First, fill out the form below and we'll share a simple questionnaire to get a few more details on your expertise and areas of focus. Then, watch your inbox to be matched with upcoming opportunities.
Why Join
We connect architects and designers with compensated opportunities to shape the built environment. Whether you’re reviewing prototypes, joining focus groups, or sharing your opinion in quick surveys, your voice fuels research that drives manufacturers, product development, and strategic decisions.
Who Can Join
Design professionals in commercial or residential sectors—including architects, interior designers, firm leaders, and product experts—are invited to join. If you help shape how spaces are designed, built, or experienced, this is your chance to contribute insight that moves the industry forward.
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