How it Works

Show Pad Authority + Collective Overview

How It Works

Step 1: Become a Show Pad Authority Member
Apply and complete your membership payment.
Approval is required to move forward.

Step 2: Join the Show Pad Collective
Submit your application and complete the onboarding fee.
Approved applicants are placed within the Collective.

Requirements

To be considered, all of the following must be completed:

  • Show Pad Authority membership application
  • Authority membership payment
  • Collective application submission
  • Collective onboarding fee
  • Active setup on Shopify Collective as a supplier

Applications are not reviewed until all requirements are complete.

Show Pad Authority

Show Pad Authority verifies original design and establishes industry standards.

Membership provides:

  • Approved designer status
  • Design verification
  • Alignment with Authority standards

Show Pad Collective

The Show Pad Collective is a curated marketplace for approved designers.

The Collective provides:

  • A centralized platform for available inventory
  • Increased visibility
  • A trusted buying experience

Only approved Authority members are eligible.

Fees

This system includes two separate payments:

  • Authority membership fee
  • Collective onboarding fee

These fees are separate and both are required.

Process Overview

  1. Apply for Authority membership
  2. Complete Authority payment
  3. Receive approval
  4. Apply to join the Collective
  5. Complete onboarding fee
  6. Begin onboarding and placement

Important

Authority membership is required to join the Collective.
All requirements and payments must be completed before review.

Next Steps

Become a Member
Start your Show Pad Authority membership application

Join the Collective
Apply for placement within the Show Pad Collective