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Measuring the value and role of design
1 December 2012
Design Council and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) both believe that design plays a key role in economic and social value creation. In 2013 we began working together to look at design research in UK universities,...
A design-led approach to infrastructure
1 November 2012
Our guide to the design of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) for energy, transport, water, waste water and waste as defined in the Planning Act 2008. The design guidance is based on ten design principles to...
Skelton and Brotton Parish Council
19 October 2012
Skelton is an amalgamation of four smaller villages, with around 7,500 residents in total. It has an industrial estate to the north which provides a significant amount of employment. It also has a conservation area around Skelton...
Hackbridge Neighbourhood Group
19 October 2012
Hackbridge is just 25 minutes from London by train and is well served by local services. Although once characterised by its industrial areas, it is now a leafy suburb with a population that includes young singles, families and...
Transforming the built environment
1 September 2012
Together we can make places better for people and their communities. The Design Council Cabe team can help you use design to create places and spaces that improve everyone’s quality of life. We do it by offering independent advice...
Barking and Dagenham Council
22 August 2012
Helping a local council save £20,000 to reinvest into other social service improvements. We knew we needed to do things differently. We couldn’t rely on old-fashioned ways of thinking and working when the world around...
East Leake Parish Council
19 August 2012
East Leake has a population of nearly 7,000 and is near Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough and Derby, with good links to the M1, making it an attractive place for commuters. It is well served by shops and services such as schools...
The power to transform
1 June 2012
In this guide we share some projects and show the positive impact design can have – on our economy, people and our environment. Our work supports businesses of all sizes, central and local government, academics, local communities,...
The Amazings
29 May 2012
Launched in May 2012, Independence Matters was a Design Challenge run in partnership with Innovate UK (formerly Technology Strategy Board) to develop services that promote independence in later life. One of seven inspiring...
Casserole
29 May 2012
Launched in May 2012, Independence Matters was a Design Challenge run in partnership with Innovate UK (formerly Technology Strategy Board) to develop services that promote independence in later life. One of seven inspiring...
Independence Matters Design Challenge publication
29 May 2012
This publication was produced to coincide with the public launch of the seven solutions developed as part of the Independence Matters Design Challenge promoting independence in later life. The report explains the Design Challenge...
The After Work Club
29 May 2012
Launched in May 2012, Independence Matters was a Design Challenge run in partnership with Innovate UK (formerly Technology Strategy Board) to develop services that promote independence in later life. One of seven inspiring...