designer memberships

🧵 Designer Start-Up – $67/month

Perfect for emerging designers and self-starters who want foundational support.
Includes:
• 1x Monthly Group Call on Zoom
• Live Q&A during each session
• Access to Designer Resource Library
• Monthly Designer Lunch Meetups for networking
• Free access to Arlene’s Sound Bath, Breathwork & Meditation Events

✂️ Designer Plus – $147/month

For designers who want regular feedback and guidance as they develop collections.
Includes:
• Everything in Start-Up Tier
• 1x 30-Minute Private Mentorship Call per Month
• Slack Group Support for questions, wins, and accountability
• Ongoing access to resources and templates
• Monthly Designer Lunch Meetups
• Free access to Arlene’s Sound Bath, Breathwork & Meditation Events

🧵✂️ Designer Pro – $297/month

Built for serious designers launching or scaling their lines — with high-touch support.
Includes:
• Everything in Plus Tier
• 2x 1:1 Mentorship Calls per Month
• Custom Feedback on 1 Garment or Pattern Monthly
• Priority Email or DM Support
• Discounted Access to Exclusive Workshops
• Monthly Designer Lunch Meetups
• Free access to Arlene’s Sound Bath, Breathwork & Meditation Events

1️⃣ Education & Industry Know-How

Position yourself as the expert.

Post Ideas:

• “What is grading?” with visuals

• The difference between tech packs vs. line sheets

• How to prep for production

• Why proper fit saves you money in production

• Pattern-making myths (busted)

Formats: Carousel, mini Reels, IG Lives, blog snippets
CTA: “Ready for support? Join the membership or book a 1:1.”

2️⃣ Behind-the-Scenes & Client Journey

Show what it’s like to work with you.

Post Ideas:

• Before/after of a garment or sketch-to-sample

• Highlight a membership client (with permission)

• Show your workspace, sketches, fit samples

• Time-lapse of grading process or organizing your files

• “What we covered in this week’s mentorship call”

CTA: “Want help like this? Apply for Designer Pro.”

3️⃣ Spiritual + Creative Wellness for Designers

Fuse your fashion world with energy work.

Post Ideas:

• Why nervous system regulation matters in creative careers

• Invite to your free sound bath / wellness event (for members)

• Tuning fork use while drafting or designing

• Sound bath snippets + “creative reset” message

• Personal story: how breathwork helped your design clarity

CTA: “All members get access to these events — learn more.”

4️⃣ Offers & Connection / Storytelling

Share the heart behind your business and your offers.

Post Ideas:

• Your story: how you became a pattern maker & energy worker

• Why you built this membership

• “What kind of designer are you?” quiz-style Reel

• "Here’s what’s inside each tier" graphic or carousel

• Designer boundaries & your client policies (educational and bold)

CTA: “I built this space for designers like you — join us.”

Optional Monthly Promotions:

• Email Campaign: Highlight one tier each month

• IG Live/Zoom Call: “Ask Me Anything” or Mini Workshop

• Giveaway or Referral Program: Free 1:1 call for new sign-ups

Monthly Community Events for Designer Members

1️⃣ Designer Lunch & Learn (Monthly - Zoom or In-Person)

An informal, themed lunch meetup where designers can network, ask questions, and chat about industry topics like sourcing, fit issues, or working with factories.

Includes:

• Monthly focus topic (e.g., “How to Communicate with Sample Makers”)

• Casual Q&A

• Light networking

2️⃣ Creative Reset: Sound Bath + Breathwork Session (Monthly - Virtual or In-Person)

Restore your nervous system and reconnect to your creativity with a relaxing energy healing session led by Arlene.

Includes:

• Short intention-setting

• Guided breathwork

• Sound healing with tuning forks and bowls

• Gentle grounding meditation

• Discounted Reiki Sessions and Reset your energy!

3️⃣ Fit & Feedback Circle (Monthly - Zoom)

A group call where designers can share 1 garment or sketch and get supportive, constructive feedback from Arlene and the community.

Includes:

• Screen-share of sketches, techs, or patterns

• Fit tips and development advice

• Encouragement and collaborative insight

4️⃣ Guest Expert Talk (Bi-Monthly or Quarterly)

Bring in a trusted industry expert (stylist, production manager, merchandiser, brand coach) to speak on relevant topics.

Examples:

• "Pitching to Boutiques"

• "Creating Tech Packs for Overseas Production"

• "Trend Forecasting for Designers"

5️⃣ Open Studio / Co-Working Sessions (Optional Monthly Virtual Drop-In)

Host a quiet, supportive space where members can work on their designs while on Zoom together — like a virtual studio day.

Includes:

• 2-hour session with lo-fi music or silence

• Optional check-in halfway through

• Helps with accountability & momentum