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ACID
A membership trade organisation created to combat the threat of plagiarism in the design and creative industries.
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UK-wide
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Design bodies and associations
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Advantage West Midlands
The Regional Development Agency for the West Midlands.
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West Midlands
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Government bodies
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AGDA
AGDA is the Australian national organisation for professional graphic designers.
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International
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Design bodies and associations
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AIGA
AIGA is a US-based association of professional designers.
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International
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Design bodies and associations
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Architectural Association
Library and school of architecture offering facilities for architectural studies.
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London
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Education and research bodies
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Arts Council
Aims to develop, sustain and promote the arts.
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UK-wide
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Arts and cultural organisations
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Associate Parliamentary Group for Design and Innovation
The Associate Parliamentary Group for Design and Innovation (APGDI) aims to encourage and facilitate dialogue between parliamentarians and organisations throughout the design sector, highlighting the importance of design to the economy.
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UK-wide
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Government bodies
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Association of Illustrators
Works to advance and protect illustrators' rights and encourage professional standards.
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UK-wide
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Trade associations
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Association of Photography
Trade association whose principal aims are to promote the highest standards of practice throughout the photography industry and to protect and improve the rights of professional photographers in the UK.
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UK-wide
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Trade associations
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Audi Foundation
Independent organisation launched by Audi to provide grants to help individuals, further/higher education establishments, and non-profit organisations pursue new and innovative ideas in design and engineering.
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UK-wide
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Funding and grant-giving bodies
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BDI (British Design Innovation)
A not for profit membership organisation offering a range of services aimed at increasing collaborative innovation between designers & industry.
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UK-wide
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Design bodies and associations
Business bodies
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BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
Responsible for economic development and UK competitiveness, and helps people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity.
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UK-wide
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Government bodies
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British Copyright Council
National consultative and advisory body representing organisations of copyright owners and performers and others interested in copyright in the UK.
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UK-wide
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Business bodies
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British Council
The UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations. It aims to create enduring partnerships between Britain and other cultures by creating opportunities to connect with the latest skills, ideas and experiences from the UK.
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UK-wide
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Design bodies and associations
Arts and cultural organisations
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British Film Institute
Works to develop greater understanding and appreciation of film, television and the moving image.
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UK-wide
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Arts and cultural organisations
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