Practical help for designers

Find out about organisations around the country that are useful for you, as a designer, and your business.

 

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Design Business Association

A UK-based trade association for design businesses.

UK-wide

Networking and events

Information resources

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[re]design

[re]design is an expansive online design network that also publishes books and hosts public exhibitions, workshops lectures and debates throughout the year.

UK-wide

International

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ACAVA

An educational charity which provides a range of public benefits through visual arts services.

London

Training and professional development

Workshop facilities and technical services

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ACID

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

UK-wide

Legal advice

Information resources

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Advantage Creative Fund

A venture capital fund which assists creative industries in the West Midlands.

West Midlands

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AGDA

AGDA is the Australian national organisation for professional graphic designers.

International

Networking and events

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Artquest

Provides an advice and information service to London's visual arts professionals at all stages of their careers.

London

Funding and financial advice

Information resources

Training and professional development

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Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The lead development agency for the arts and creative organisations in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland

Funding and financial advice

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BDI (British Design Innovation)

This not for profit membership organisation offers designers support and advice regarding IP, innovation and best practice.

UK-wide

Networking and events

Information resources

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British European Design Group

Organisation dedicated to promoting creative excellence worldwide. Organises seminars and conferences across the creative industries both in the UK and abroad and coordinates participation at trade fairs.

International

Networking and events

Export and international trade

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Careers Research and Advisory Centre

An independent development agency for lifelong learning and career development.

UK-wide

Training and professional development

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Centre for Sustainable Design

Aims to facilitate discussion and research on eco-design and environmental, economic, ethical and social considerations in product and service development and design.

UK-wide

Product development

Information resources

Training and professional development

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Chartered Society of Designers

A professional body for designers of all disciplines.

UK-wide

Information resources

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Cockpit Arts

Provides subsidised workspace, business support, and promotional opportunities to resident desiger-maker businesses.

London

Business development advice

Sales and marketing

Workshop facilities and technical services

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Cornwall Design Forum

The Cornwall Design Forum was set up by designers for designers to act as a hub for the industry in Cornwall.

South West

Business development advice

Networking and events

Information resources

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