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ACID

A membership trade organisation created to combat the threat of plagiarism in the design and creative industries.

UK-wide

Design bodies and associations

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Advantage West Midlands

The Regional Development Agency for the West Midlands.

West Midlands

Government bodies

Advantage West Midlands logo

AGDA

AGDA is the Australian national organisation for professional graphic designers.

International

Design bodies and associations

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AIGA

AIGA is a US-based association of professional designers.

International

Design bodies and associations

logo for AIGA

Architectural Association

Library and school of architecture offering facilities for architectural studies.

London

Education and research bodies

Students at work at Achritectural Association Undergraduate School

Arts Council

Aims to develop, sustain and promote the arts.

UK-wide

Arts and cultural organisations

Arts Council logo

Associate Parliamentary Group for Design and Innovation

The Associate Parliamentary Group for Design and Innovation (APGDI) aims to encourage and facilitate dialogue between parliamentarians and organisations throughout the design sector, highlighting the importance of design to the economy.

UK-wide

Government bodies

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Association of Illustrators

Works to advance and protect illustrators' rights and encourage professional standards.

UK-wide

Trade associations

Black and white illustration of Knight by Davison

Association of Photography

Trade association whose principal aims are to promote the highest standards of practice throughout the photography industry and to protect and improve the rights of professional photographers in the UK.

UK-wide

Trade associations

Interior photograph of AOP Gallery

Audi Foundation

Independent organisation launched by Audi to provide grants to help individuals, further/higher education establishments, and non-profit organisations pursue new and innovative ideas in design and engineering.

UK-wide

Funding and grant-giving bodies

Audi Foundation logo

BDI (British Design Innovation)

A not for profit membership organisation offering a range of services aimed at increasing collaborative innovation between designers & industry.

UK-wide

Design bodies and associations

Business bodies

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British Copyright Council

National consultative and advisory body representing organisations of copyright owners and performers and others interested in copyright in the UK.

UK-wide

Business bodies

British Copyright Council image © Martin Beckett 2004

British Council

The UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations. It aims to create enduring partnerships between Britain and other cultures by creating opportunities to connect with the latest skills, ideas and experiences from the UK.

UK-wide

Design bodies and associations

Arts and cultural organisations

British Council logo

British Film Institute

Works to develop greater understanding and appreciation of film, television and the moving image.

UK-wide

Arts and cultural organisations

Reels of film in storage

British Institute of Professional Photography

Aims to improve the technical knowledge and professional status of people in professional photography.

UK-wide

Trade associations

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