Join the Hackit Design network
Whether you are a designer, architect, contractor, tradesperson, occupational therapist, charity, NHS professional, social media influencer, videographer or photographer, we want to hear from you. Sign up for a free listing and become part of a network dedicated to inclusive, emotionally safe and sensory-smart design.
Free listing on our platform. Sign up now and get free access to the Hackit Design professional network. No subscription fees.
The process to become a trusted partner
Sign up and tell us about yourself
Complete the registration form with your details, qualifications and what you can offer. The questions are tailored to your profession.
Verification and vetting
We check your DBS status, qualifications, insurance and compliance with our sustainability and accessibility standards.
Complete mandatory training
Book and complete our mandatory courses covering PAS standards, emotional safety in the built environment, biophilic design and safeguarding. These ensure every professional on our platform meets the same high standard.
Build your profile
Upload your portfolio, write your bio and set your specialisms. Your profile goes live once approved by our team.
Start receiving work
Customers can find you, view your ratings and book you directly through the platform.
Why join the Hackit Design network
Free listing on our platform
No subscription fees. You only pay for your mandatory training courses.
Vetted and trusted status
Stand out from competitors with verified training badges and DBS certification displayed on your profile.
Access to clients who need you
Connect with disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill clients and organisations actively looking for professionals who understand inclusive design.
CPD-accredited training
Our mandatory and optional courses count towards your continuing professional development.
Ratings and reviews
Build your reputation through genuine client reviews displayed on your profile.
Support and community
Join a network of like-minded professionals committed to making spaces work for everyone.
Other partnership opportunities
If your role does not fit the standard sign-up process above, you might be interested in one of these specialist partnerships.
Trusted contractor
Trades and installation specialists who want to serve disabled and neurodivergent clients with care.
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Design pro
Interior designers, architects and sensory-specialist designers.
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OT and wellbeing partner
Occupational therapists and wellbeing practitioners.
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Blog writer
Writers who can create warm, accessible, person-centred content on home adaptation topics.
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Videographer
Video creators for our resource library. All videos need closed captions.
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Mystery shopper
People with lived experience who can test and review the platform and providers.
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Social partner
Community organisations, disability charities and advocacy groups.
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Product supplier
Suppliers of sensory, mobility and adaptation products for our catalogue.
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Graduates and trainees
Build your career in NeuroInclusive Interior Design with real projects, mentor support and portfolio building.
Find out moreWhat the mandatory courses cover
All four mandatory courses are designed to give you the knowledge and skills to work confidently with disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill clients. Each course is CPD-accredited and counts towards your continuing professional development.
PAS Standards
What it covers
An introduction to PAS 6463, the first UK standard addressing sensory and neurological needs in the built environment. This course covers sensory dynamics including hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity, visual contrast and Light Reflectance Values, the two senses principle for wayfinding, glare mitigation, thermal safety and the role of restorative spaces.
Why it matters
Understanding PAS 6463 ensures your work meets the latest UK guidance on neuroinclusive design. It equips you to identify where buildings and homes fall short and to recommend practical, evidence-based improvements. Clients and commissioners increasingly expect professionals to understand these standards.
Emotional Safety in the Built Environment
What it covers
This course explores how the built environment affects emotional wellbeing, stress responses and feelings of safety. It covers how design choices around colour, texture, layout, privacy, noise and lighting can either support or undermine a person's sense of calm and control. You will learn how to create spaces that feel safe, predictable and empowering for people who have experienced adversity, sensory overwhelm or mental health challenges.
Why it matters
Many of the people you will work with through Hackit Design have experienced difficult life circumstances. Understanding how spaces affect emotional safety means you can make design and installation decisions that actively support healing, dignity and independence rather than adding to someone's distress.
Biophilic Design
What it covers
An introduction to biophilic design principles and how to bring nature into the built environment. This course covers the use of natural light, ventilation, plants, natural materials, views of nature, water features and organic patterns. It also covers the evidence base for biophilic design, including its effects on stress reduction, cognitive function, recovery times and overall wellbeing.
Why it matters
Research consistently shows that connection to nature improves health outcomes. Patients recover faster, workers are more productive, residents feel calmer and building occupants report higher satisfaction. Biophilic design is not decoration. It is a practical, evidence-based approach that adds measurable value to every project you work on.
Safeguarding
What it covers
This course covers your responsibilities when working with vulnerable adults and children. It includes recognising signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation, understanding the legal framework including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, knowing when and how to raise a concern, maintaining professional boundaries and record keeping.
Why it matters
As a professional entering people's homes and personal spaces, you have a duty of care. Many of the clients you will work with are disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill or in vulnerable circumstances. This course ensures you can recognise risks, respond appropriately and protect both the client and yourself.
Training costs
Mandatory training courses are priced based on whether you are a freelancer or an organisation.
Freelancers and sole traders
- £99 per course
- 4 mandatory courses
Organisations
- £199 to £379 per course (depending on course)
- 4 mandatory courses
- Pricing displayed in account after registration
Influencers: Courses are optional at the freelance price of £99 per course.
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