PROTECTING
ORIGINAL DESIGN
FROM FORGERIES
PROTECTING
ORIGINAL
DESIGN FROM
FORGERIES
The Silent Crisis in Design
Manufacturers are investing countless resources into creating beautiful, original designs, only to have them stolen and replicated by companies that contribute nothing to innovation. This isn't just happening — it's happening at an alarming scale.
The design industry faces a devastating economic impact from counterfeiting. Legitimate manufacturers are fighting an uphill battle, forfeiting 5-10% of their potential revenue to a shadow market of counterfeits. This rampant theft creates a destructive cycle that hurts everyone in our industry.
The Ripple Effect of Design Theft
Designer Displacement
With less work available for original designers, the furniture design profession becomes less attractive. The talent pool shrinks, and design innovation suffers dramatically.
Manufacturer Losses
Manufacturers investing in original design lose substantial profits, leaving less capital to reinvest in new creative projects and innovative designs.
Retailer Struggle
Legitimate retailers cannot compete with fake furniture sold at dumping prices while maintaining quality operations and ethical business practices.
Consumer Uncertainty
Buyers can never be truly confident they're purchasing genuine, quality products that match their expectations and investment.
Our solution: Simple, Secure, Sophisticated
Design Defender harnesses copy-protected NFC (Near Field Communication) tags to protect your original designs with military-grade security.
Here’s how it works: At the heart of our system is a unique, physically secure NFC tag that Design Defender creates and assigns to each of your genuine products. This isn't a standard tag; it's a custom-designed, copy-protected digital fingerprint for your furniture.
Once applied, this tag becomes the product's unclonable identity. Throughout its entire journey—from your factory, to the retailer, and finally to the end customer—anyone with a standard smartphone can tap the tag to instantly verify its authenticity. This creates an unbroken chain of trust that is simple for the user but impossible for counterfeiters to breach.
Unique Identification (UID)
Each tag has a globally unique, factory-programmed identifier that cannot be copied or altered.
Encrypted Data Storage
Advanced AES encryption protects stored information from tampering or theft.
Instant Verification
Consumers verify authenticity with a simple smartphone tap—no special apps required
Tamper-Evident Design
Tags are destroyed if removed, preventing reuse on counterfeit products.
We combine this powerful physical tag with a secure digital platform, creating an ecosystem where your designs are protected by a seamless, two-layer defense. It’s a sophisticated shield for your work, delivered through an elegantly simple process.
HOW IT WORKS
Integrity is our foundation. Every manufacturer applying to the Design Defender platform undergoes a rigorous, two-part verification process to ensure an ecosystem of unparalleled authenticity.
AI-Powered Design Analysis: Our proprietary algorithm scans a manufacturer's portfolio to instantly verify the originality of their products, ensuring no unauthorized reproductions are presented.
Human Oversight & Final Approval: Following the AI screening, our team of interior design and architecture experts conducts a final review, adding a critical layer of professional judgment before granting access.
Generate batches of unique, copy-protected NFC tags through our simple web application. The system recommends the ideal tag type based on your product's material, size, and use.
We offer a range of tag formats to suit any need. Choose from discreet embeddable tags, durable surface labels, or sleek options for integration into booklets and packaging.
Implementation is designed for total flexibility. Apply tags internally, attach them visibly, or incorporate them into documentation—whatever fits your production and design.
Authenticity verification is as simple as a single tap. Anyone with a smartphone can immediately verify your products—no apps to download, no accounts to create.
The technology uses standard NFC capabilities built into all modern phones. When a user taps their device to the tag, it instantly reads the secure digital signature.
Within seconds, they receive a clear verification result directly in their web browser. The display confirms the product's authenticity, origin, and design story.
HOW TO START
Members of the Design Defender platform are carefully and manually
selected. Please press the "GET STARTED" button and start the
process by filling in the simple form. After confirming company identity
we will evaluate your eligibility to become part of our platform. During
the process we will explain all the details related to your membership.
Once we accept your application, you will gain access to the Design
Defender web platform where you can start registering your products and
order Design Defender tags for every single item you produce.
The technical details of this process will be discussed during direct
contact. Apply today for an account, and start protecting your precious
designs from illicit industry players.