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Design Business Association
A UK-based trade association for design businesses.
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UK-wide
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Networking and events
Information resources
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[re]design
[re]design is an expansive online design network that also publishes books and hosts public exhibitions, workshops lectures and debates throughout the year.
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UK-wide
International
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ACAVA
An educational charity which provides a range of public benefits through visual arts services.
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London
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Training and professional development
Workshop facilities and technical services
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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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Legal advice
Information resources
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Advantage Creative Fund
A venture capital fund which assists creative industries in the West Midlands.
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West Midlands
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Funding and financial advice
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AGDA
AGDA is the Australian national organisation for professional graphic designers.
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International
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Networking and events
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Artquest
Provides an advice and information service to London's visual arts professionals at all stages of their careers.
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London
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Funding and financial advice
Information resources
Training and professional development
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland
The lead development agency for the arts and creative organisations in Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland
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Funding and financial advice
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BDI (British Design Innovation)
This not for profit membership organisation offers designers support and advice regarding IP, innovation and best practice.
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UK-wide
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Networking and events
Information resources
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British European Design Group
Organisation dedicated to promoting creative excellence worldwide. Organises seminars and conferences across the creative industries both in the UK and abroad and coordinates participation at trade fairs.
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International
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Networking and events
Export and international trade
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Careers Research and Advisory Centre
An independent development agency for lifelong learning and career development.
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UK-wide
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Training and professional development
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Centre for Sustainable Design
Aims to facilitate discussion and research on eco-design and environmental, economic, ethical and social considerations in product and service development and design.
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UK-wide
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Product development
Information resources
Training and professional development
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Chartered Society of Designers
A professional body for designers of all disciplines.
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UK-wide
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Information resources
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Cockpit Arts
Provides subsidised workspace, business support, and promotional opportunities to resident desiger-maker businesses.
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London
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Business development advice
Sales and marketing
Workshop facilities and technical services
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Cornwall Design Forum
The Cornwall Design Forum was set up by designers for designers to act as a hub for the industry in Cornwall.
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South West
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Business development advice
Networking and events
Information resources
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