OUR MISSION
Be Original Americas is a non-profit creative advocacy committed to informing, educating, and influencing manufacturers, artisans, design professionals, and consumers about the economic, ethical, and environmental value of authentic design.
THE FUTURE OF DESIGN
WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE VALUE AND FUTURE OF ORIGINAL DESIGN.
WHY BE ORIGINAL AMERICAS
KNOCKOFFS ARE NOT JUST THE THEFT OF AN IDEA—
THEY ARE THE THEFT OF OPPORTUNITY.
OUR IMPACT
Knockoffs are not just the theft of an idea — they are the theft of opportunity. That’s why we and our members work closely with U.S. Customs and
Border Protection to stop counterfeit designs before they enter the market. According to Homeland Security’s Intellectual Property
Rights Seizure report for 2019, there have been…
8,000
American jobs protected
$30.3
Millions worth of goods SEIZED
17,835
Pieces of replica furniture seized
From protecting authentic design to investing in its future, learn more about how we are impacting the design industry.
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
ENGAGING AND TITILLATING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RELEVANT DESIGN ISSUES OF TODAY
OUR PROGRAMS
Be Original Americas uses educational programming to inform, educate, and influence consumers, media, and professionals to value innovation and invest in the future of design.
Learn more about our events, student design fellowship, and CEU course.
DESIGN CONNECTING
Is your company hiring? Are you looking for a job? The Be Original Americas job board helps our members connect with talent and helps talent connect with authentic companies. Submit an open role, send in your resume and we’ll share it with our members, or browse open positions.
JOIN US
JOIN US TO COMBAT COUNTERFEITS AND IGNITE A MOVEMENT IN SUPPORT OF AUTHENTIC, CREATIVE WORK.
Become a member
Become a member to take a stand for authenticity and support the future of design.
Make a Donation
Help Be Original Americas combat knockoffs by donating today.
