Global Merchandising Services appointed global licensing agent for the Design Museum

Global Merchandising Services has been appointed as the global licensing agent for the Design Museum in London.

Global Merchandising will develop a licensing strategy across categories including home, fashion, stationery, textiles, interactive, experiential and beyond. The programme will also honour the museum’s exhibition calendar by translating them into consumer product lines – beginning with the upcoming exhibition Wes Anderson: The Archives, which debuts on November 21st, 2025, through to July 26th, 2026.

“We are honoured to be collaborating with one of the world’s most dynamic and future-facing cultural institutions,” said Oli Stanton, New Business Director at Global Merchandising Services.

“The Design Museum’s innovative programming and influential exhibitions offer extraordinary storytelling and creative licensing potential that will resonate with consumers and design enthusiasts globally.”

Lycia Lobo, Chief Operating Officer at the Design Museum, added: “This is an exciting and strategic new chapter for the Design Museum. With Global Merchandising’s expertise in brand building and international retail, we look forward to extending the museum’s reach into new territories and formats – sharing the value of design with broader audiences through imaginative, high-quality products.”