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Video: Living outside the Box
25 September 2017
At Design Council we’ve been working with Film Roundhouse to explore some of housing challenges that young people currently face. The film features three young people who have taken very different approaches to solving their...
Video: Design Council presents Design in the Public Sector
19 September 2017
The Local Government Association (LGA) and Design Council have worked in partnership for three years to support more than 30 local authorities and 150 individuals to tackle a range of service challenges. Their shared vision is to...
Applications for Spark 2018 are now open: we take a look back at the 2017 Showcase
18 September 2017
This week saw the conclusion of Design Council Spark 2017, with all 10 finalists being recognised for their product development achievements. Each Spark finalist has received an initial £15,000 investment award and undertaken an...
Design Council Trustee Martin Darbyshire attends unveiling to support Blood Cancer Awareness Month
8 September 2017
This week Design Council were invited to support internationally acclaimed British designer Paul Cocksedge, as he launched his inspiring outdoor installation to support Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Endorsed by Bloodwise,...
Got a bright idea worth £200k?
24 August 2017
We are delighted to announce the next round of Design Council Spark applications will open on 12 September 2017. Design Council Spark has provided a creative space for more than 100 innovators and entrepreneurs to test their...
Designing for the future: Public health to benefit from ‘design thinking’
9 August 2017
Public health challenges such as poor diet, smoking and binge drinking are just a few lifestyle issues that could be addressed with some ‘design thinking’ according to Design Council and the Local Government Association (LGA). Des...
Launch of the Government Aviation Strategy: In response
21 July 2017
We welcome a public discussion on how to help shape and promote the future of the aviation industry both up to 2050 and beyond. Design, and the importance of design, should be at the heart of the strategy. Our Leading Business by...
Design in the Public Sector FAQs
20 July 2017
1. Programme Information What is the purpose of this programme? The LGA and Design Council are keen to working with Local Authority led teams and their partners across each of the nine English regions to explore their most...
Five things you didn’t know about ageing
20 July 2017
How much do you know about ageing? As we travelled across the south west launching our new Transform Ageing programme we discovered that, even with a team of 'experts', there was so much more to learn. From the power of friendship...
Meet the Spark finalists 2017
18 July 2017
10 Spark finalists, 10 creators, 10 innovative ideas. From glasses that help the visually impaired to the ultimate cycling helmet, we're delighted to introduce the ideas and the creators that comprise our 2017 Spark finalists. Ke...
Our response to the Matthew Taylor review
13 July 2017
Matthew Taylor’s review of working practice in 21st Century Britain is long awaited. It reinforces our vision to design a work system that supports and promotes the creation of quality work and lifelong learning to drive growth...
Our top picks from New Designers
12 July 2017
New Designers is one of the most important design events in the UK. It was set up to promote design and ensure the life cycle of the design industry continues and thrives. This year was the 32nd edition bringing together design...