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- Are the creative industries doing enough to stay ahead?
- How much should the government provide free help?
- Is intellectual property a bigger problem than learning how to take advantage of new technologies?
- Are our creative industries doing enough to promote diversity?
Alistair Darling
Then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
Design is good for the bottom line but with only a fraction of UK businesses investing in design, they are missing a huge opportunity.
Will Hutton
Chief Executive, The Work Foundation
There's no doubt that Britain’s creative knack is something to celebrate. The stuff that creates new insights, delights and experiences, that stirs our senses and enriches our lives, is also the stuff that is propelling a larger slice of our economic output. The question is can we continue to supply this growing demand? How we create the architecture that will incubate rather than stunt creative industry growth is a major policy question.
Nico Macdonald
Design and technology commentator and consultant
For designers, the most interesting questions may be 'What else should Government do to promote more innovation in service delivery or in policy development?' and 'What types of skills should Government be encouraging?' I have posted my responses to DIUS's Innovation Nation on my Journal.
Hilary Potter
Director, City Fringe Partnership
Companies in the City Fringe (those located in the area to the north and east of the Square Mile) are already benefiting from support for design-led innovation. One year on from the influential Cox Report, City Fringe Partnership projects in the furniture, fashion and print manufacturing and jewellery sectors are helping SMEs to access the skills and equipment required to put design at the heart of their commercial activities. These sectors are essential to the regional and national economy.
David Kester
Design Council Chief Executive
Britain has to become more impatient to deliver progress, as we are not reacting quickly enough to the challenge. The Design Council is continuing to work with business and the public sector to embrace design, but there is a long way to go before its potential significantly to contribute to economic competitiveness is fully exploited. Britain has great creative capabilities, but it is currently sitting on an under-utilised asset. We need to act now, before it is too late.
