Design and innovation for growth

Innovating for growth

"Design can help organisations transform their performance, from business product innovation, to the commercialisation of science and the delivery of public services. That is why design forms an integral part of the Government’s plans for innovation and growth and features strongly in our Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth. The UK has the potential to succeed globally but to do so we must harness our strengths. Design is undoubtedly an area where we are amongst the best in the world, with potential to do even better.” Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities and Science

Design for Innovation document front coverTo coincide with the Government’s Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth we've published our own set of facts, figures and practical plans for growth. The purpose of this design plan is to bring the design elements of the Innovation and Research Strategy together in one place and to communicate these as widely as possible across design, industry, government and education. Our aim is to provide a useful strategic framework for organisations, institutions and individual businesses with an interest in making design-led innovation happen on the ground.

 

 

 

Design for Growth

Find out more about design for growth and how design can help manufacturing, public services and our built environment.

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Most people understand that design plays a big part in our everyday lives. But not everyone understands the vital role design plays in economic growth - and what it can do for businesses, public services, for our built environment and our design industry.

Design for growth: manufacturing

Design for growth: public services

Design for growth: built environment

 

 

 

 

 

  
 

Design is the biggest single source of intangible investment in the UK

How are we helping you grow?

Designing Demand helps businesses grow

Public Services by Design helps the public sector innovate

  

For a design alert business, every £100 spent on design increases turnover by £225

Design Review improves design quality in the built environment

We set design Challenges to solve tough problems

Our Design Fund for Growth enables design organisations to spread the word about design

  

87 percent of people agree that better quality buildings and public spaces can improve quality of life

In 2007 manufacturing devoted 24percent of total intangible investment to design compared to 14% across all industries

The Design Council's Public Services by Design programme will deliver an estimated £368,000 in efficiency savings per year

  

2011 Design Summit for Growth

How can Britain’s design industry can play a more central role in driving economic growth? Hosted by Rt. Hon David Willetts MP and featuring leading international names in design and business including Ian Callum and Gerry McGovern, Design Directors at Jaguar and Land Rover, and Kevin McCloud, author, broadcaster and designer.

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2011 Design Forum

Should government have a design strategy? Find out what policymakers, designers and business leaders have to say

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