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Design Council Research Briefings

The Design Council's research team has compiled these fact-filled briefings which explain the impact of design on business and public services

 
Designs from Europe

Design Around the World

Amaze your friends with facts and figures about design in Europe from the first instalment of our directory of design organisations across the globe. So far we've done Belgium, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. And, of course, the UK

 
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Design Industry Research

Our research presents the most comprehensive picture yet of the UK's design industry

 
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The Value of Design Factfinder

Businesses which use design perform better than their rivals. There’s unmistakeable proof of that in our Value of Design Factfinder, a unique online information tool (previously published as Design in Britain)

 
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Design and business education - the facts

How well are design colleges teaching business skills and vice versa? This research suggests a mixed picture...