Partnership Launches Ahead of The Museum’s Highly Anticipated Exhibition, Wes Anderson: The Archives 

London, UK – Global Merchandising Services was appointed the exclusive worldwide licensing agency for the Design Museum.

In an unprecedented move for the museum, this partnership will launch a full-scale global licensing program designed to engage consumers through curated, design-led collaborations.

As part of the agreement, Global Merchandising will develop a robust licensing strategy across a broad spectrum of categories including home, fashion, stationery, textiles, interactive, experiential, and beyond. The program will also honor the museum’s acclaimed exhibition calendar by translating them into compelling consumer product lines — beginning with the upcoming exhibition Wes Anderson: The Archives, a highly anticipated retrospective that runs November 21, 2025, through July 26, 2026.

The Design Museum has been granted access to Wes Anderson’s personal archives, which the filmmaker has built up over three decades. This landmark exhibition will chart the evolution of Wes Anderson’s films from early experiments in the 1990s to recent productions. 600 objects will bring together the director’s meticulous craft of filmmaking through original storyboards, polaroids, sketches, paintings, handwritten notebooks, puppets, miniature models, dozens of costumes worn by much-loved characters, and more.

Founded in 1989, the Design Museum is a UK registered charity and a global hub for transformative design thinking. Welcoming over 600,000 visitors annually and reaching millions online, the museum’s influence spans education, culture, innovation, and sustainability, as showcased in successful partnerships with brands such as Barbie®, Bombay Sapphire, and Harvey Nichols.

“We are honored 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.”

“This is an exciting and strategic new chapter for the Design Museum,” added Lycia Lobo, Chief Operating Officer at 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.”

The program will highlight key themes from the museum’s collections and exhibitions, including sustainable innovation, contemporary design history, and emerging creative voices — amplifying the museum’s unique narrative through impactful, commercially successful consumer experiences.