Design Council

Design Council’s purpose is to make life better by design. Our vision is a world where the role and value of design is recognised as a fundamental creator of value, enabling happier, healthier and safer lives for all.

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All-Party Parliamentary Design and Innovation Group (APDIG)

The All-Party Parliamentary Design and Innovation Group is a forum for open debate between Parliament and the UK’s design and innovation communities.

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Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (CHEAD)

CHEAD is the representative body for the art and design higher education sector (HE A&D). Its mission is to contribute to the development of the A&D community, its standing and stature as well as its engagement with the outside world.

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Creative Industries Federation (CIF)

The Creative Industries Federation is the membership body which represents, champions and supports the UK’s creative industries.

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Design Business Association (DBA)

The DBA champions the transformative power of design, promoting its strategic and economic value to business and government.

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Design Manchester

Design Manchester is a not-for-profit organisation celebrating creativity, collaboration and inclusivity in the worlds of art, design, illustration, fashion, music, animation and photography.

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Innovate UK | Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)

The KTN Design in Innovation team help design businesses, start-ups and established businesses collaborate to find partners, funding and innovative expertise.

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Nesta

Nesta is a global innovation foundation. We back new ideas to tackle the big challenges of our time, from the pressures of an ageing population to stretched public services and a fast changing jobs market.

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