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Design Council Spark finalist Rhinamite – an idea for stopping nosebleeds is set to help sufferers everywhere
13 February 2019
When junior doctor Wendy Minks encountered the recurring problem of patients with nosebleeds, she devised Rhinamite – a nose clip specially designed to deal with the issue. Now, thanks to Design Council Spark, the 2016 awardee is...
Has someone else turned your idea into a reality?
13 February 2019
The world around us is full of exciting and transformative inventions that have become a key part of our daily lives. Innovations such as the light bulb, the telephone, the combustion engine, the internet, and many others that we...
Meet the Design Council Spark awardee bringing style to independent living, one DRINK at a time
6 February 2019
Fiona Jarvis is on a crusade to redefine disability with style. Being a finalist of Design Council Spark in 2017 has helped her on this journey, providing the perfect opportunity to develop her idea of a glass holder for the...
Design Council appoints new Director of Architecture and the Built Environment
6 February 2019
Design Council Chief Executive, Sarah Weir OBE, has today announced the appointment of Sue Morgan to be the organisation’s new Director of Architecture and the Built Environment. Commenting on the appointment, Sarah Weir OBE...
Design Council Spark FAQs
2 February 2019
What is Design Council Spark: The Home Innovation Challenge? We are on the hunt for bright ideas for independent living, that will make life at home easier and better for all. Because we want our homes to work for us, not against...
KiwiCo: Inspiring the next generation of designers
31 January 2019
Although it seems unlikely that there will be any changes to the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) qualification, and the creative and design T-Level will not be available until 2022-23, 2019 should be the year that there is a greater...
Can the North lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
31 January 2019
Earlier this year, we proudly launched our ground-breaking research, Design Economy 2018, at the Great Exhibition of the North in Newcastle. Launching the research, I said that the North can lead the fourth industrial revolution...
The importance of design education
31 January 2019
Sarah Weir, Design Council CEO and Steven Kyffin, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Northumbria University talk about design education at the launch of the Design Economy 2018 at the Great Exhibition of the North.
Watch: The Design Economy 2018 – Education
31 January 2019
Malcolm Garret, Creative Director of Images & Co, talks about the importance of design education at the launch of the Design Economy 2018 at the Great Exhibition of the North.
Starling Bank – How design benefits business
30 January 2019
In 2015 we published our first Design Economy, which made clear design’s economic impact and value when it is considered as a discipline that cuts across the whole UK economy. Last year we published our second Design Economy...
Design Council launches Inclusive Environments CPD
28 January 2019
Design Council’s free online Inclusive Environments CPD is launched today. Built environment professionals will benefit from completing this one-hour course, providing them with an increased understanding and knowledge of...
Watch: Design Council CEO Sarah Weir OBE looks back on 2018
19 December 2018
So as 2018 comes to a close, we have put together a selection of highlights from the year. These give a snapshot of some of the work we have done and people or teams we have worked with to make life better by design – through...