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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.

 
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 WHY BE ORIGINAL AMERICAS

KNOCKOFFS ARE NOT JUST THE THEFT OF AN IDEA—
THEY ARE THE THEFT OF OPPORTUNITY.

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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

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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.

 
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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.

Learn More

 
 

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.

 
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