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The Design Economy is now available online for free
28 February 2017
As the government sets out its new Industrial Strategy, Design Council is releasing a full digital version of The Design Economy. The publication expands on our previous research by looking beyond the traditional definition of the...
Our Leading Business by Design series is now free to download
28 February 2017
With the government seeking to better stimulate innovation and support business-led growth across the country to rebalance the economy, Design Council is releasing full digital versions of our Leading Business by Design series. L...
How can we improve the experience of ageing?
13 February 2017
Transform Ageing is our new partnership between health and social care professionals, social entrepreneurs and the public aiming to tackle the growing concern of how best to develop sustainable later-life care, and improve the...
Our response to the government's Housing White Paper
7 February 2017
Design Council Cabe today welcomes the government’s Housing White Paper, which sets out a clear approach to boosting housing supply. In the White Paper, local authorities, housing associations and smaller developers will be...
Walk With Path: Last steps before market launch
6 February 2017
Walk With Path is a healthcare company working to improve mobility for people with conditions such as Parkinson’s. Back in 2015, its founder Lise Pape was a winner of our MedTechSouthEast competition, showcasing two of her...
Our response to the Industrial Strategy
23 January 2017
The launch of today's industrial strategy is a welcome commitment to supporting economic growth across the country. The focus on innovation and place sets the right direction and we are encouraged by the commitments made...
The dark matter of design: making the value and impact of design more visible
20 January 2017
Design Council has commissioned two major pieces of research to further shine a light on the dark matter and energy of design, to better evidence the contribution it makes to the UK economy. Our Research and Evaluation Manager,...
Design Council appoints new Chief Executive Sarah Weir OBE
18 January 2017
Design Council's Chair and Trustees have welcomed Sarah Weir OBE as its new Chief Executive. Sarah will take Design Council into an exciting new phase, building on its current success and developing new programmes and services. ...
Transform Ageing: recruitment of south-west delivery organisations
18 January 2017
Applications for grant funding to become a delivery organisation are now closed. What is Transform Ageing? Transform Ageing is a pioneering programme, taking a design-led approach to improving people’s experience of ageing....
LOKI - Leveraging the digital community to help grow a brand
5 January 2017
Building a product via a digital community is the natural approach for those growing up in the ‘YouTube generation’. If you hit the mark then your brand will find a loyal audience who will market the product for you. Such is the...
Handy-Fasteners - How a human-centred design idea set three students on an entirely new career path
4 January 2017
Magnetic fasteners that remove the challenge of fiddly buttons on shirts for people with arthritis is just one of many potentially life-enhancing design solutions for people with the condition. However, as the team behind...
TickleTec - Turning a personal challenge into a great idea
3 January 2017
Consultant engineer Peter Bailey has been living with diabetes for a number of years. After retiring from designing large-scale industrial projects such as wind turbines and exhibition structures, he decided to devote his time to...