Our Work

We work from grassroots to government, delivering programmes, producing world-class research and influencing policy.

What is design?

"From the spoon to the city" design is everywhere. Everything not made by nature has been designed.

Our Impact

We help government, businesses and communities better understand what design is and the economic, social and environmental benefits it brings.

Design Economy

Discover the economic, social and environmental value of design in the UK.

Design Academy

A course tailored to specific organisational needs, that teaches powerful ways of framing and solving problems through design.

Policy and advocacy

Shaping national policy to maximise the positive impact of UK design.

Upskilling 1 million designers

Powering designers for the green transition by 2030.

Projects & Partnerships

Design Codes

They are a set of design requirements that set the expectations for design quality, and are created with local communities to develop a vision for new development in their area.

Design, differently

Bringing communities, local councils, and designers together to work on a global challenge – designing for the planet.

Designing London's Recovery

Using mission-based innovation to address post-pandemic challenges.