XBD Collective Competitors

Design Collective is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1979, the firm provides innovative solutions nationally and internationally in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, and interior architecture. For additional information, please visit www.designcollective.com.

At The Collective, we’re reimagining what it means to live well, together. As the original co-living community in London, we pioneered a new way of living that blends the privacy of your own studio with the richness of shared spaces, curated experiences and a vibrant, diverse community. Our approach brings people together through thoughtful design, inspiring events and a mindset rooted in collaboration and connection. What began as a bold vision for high-quality, flexible living has grown into an entirely new way of life. A place where comfort meets possibility, and where people can surround themselves with others who want to explore, create, learn and thrive. This is modern living with purpose. This is The Collective.

IMPACT Collective is an award-winning event and venue management firm based at The District Wharf in Washington, DC. We plan and manage corporate events, nonprofit events, conferences, concerts, and private celebrations, alongside full-service weddings, multicultural celebrations, and destination events. Our work spans Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and destinations worldwide. Our foundation is built on two core strengths: event management and venue management. This allows us to oversee both the guest experience and the logistics, ensuring every event is organized, well-paced, and seamless for attendees. From multi-day celebrations to large-scale productions, we focus on structure, communication, and execution. Our work includes timeline development, vendor coordination, guest flow, and experience management from start to finish. Beyond planning and production, we support event marketing, incentive trips, international events, and brand design, offering clients a coordinated approach across multiple touchpoints. Since 2009, IMPACT Collective has received multiple industry awards and more than 1000 five-star reviews. We are ranked #1 on WeddingWire and The Knot in the DC Metropolitan Area and #10 on WeddingPro in the United States. We also believe events can create meaningful impact beyond the experience itself. Through partnerships with Meant 2 Live Foundation and Splendor Music, we have helped support initiatives that have reached more than 3,000 disadvantaged youth worldwide. At our core, we approach every event with clarity, consistency, and a focus on making the experience seamless for our clients and their guests.