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The Design Economy 2018 – Page/Park
11 December 2018
As part of our flagship Design Economy 2018 research, we present seven case studies, which bring to life how a selection of different firms use design in practice. For an introduction to the case studies, please see here. Page\Pa...
The Design Economy 2018 – City ID
11 December 2018
As part of our flagship Design Economy 2018 research, we present seven case studies, which bring to life how a selection of different firms use design in practice. For an introduction to the case studies, please see here. City ID...
Design Council's response to the UK 2070 Commission: Call for evidence
22 November 2018
Design Council has responded to the UK 2070 commission which is an independent inquiry into the spatial inequalities across the UK. Its purpose it to set out a framework for action to deliver change. In our response we argue that...
The Design Economy 2018 – Fjord
14 November 2018
As part of our flagship Design Economy 2018 research, we present seven case studies, which bring to life how a selection of different firms use design in practice. For an introduction to the case studies, please see here. This...
The Design Economy 2018 – The Guardian
14 November 2018
As part of our flagship Design Economy 2018 research, we present seven case studies, which bring to life how a selection of different firms use design in practice. For an introduction to the case studies, please see here. The...
Design Council’s response to the Social Housing Green Paper
7 November 2018
Design Council has responded to the social housing green paper which aims to rebalance the relationship between residents and landlords, tackle stigma and ensure that social housing can be both a stable base that supports people...
Transform Ageing: Arts participation, creativity can Make It Better
12 October 2018
Ruth Purdy doesn’t remember the moment she decided to be an artist. “It feels like the only thing I can do,” she says. “It’s kept me going from quite small.” Purdy, who lives just outside Falmouth in Cornwall, is the founder of a...
The Design Economy 2018 – Monzo
10 October 2018
As part of our flagship Design Economy 2018 research, we present seven case studies, which bring to life how a selection of different firms use design. For an introduction to the case studies, please see here. Monzo is a digital...
The Design Economy 2018 – Studio Moross
17 September 2018
As part of our flagship Design Economy 2018 research, we present seven case studies, which bring to life how a selection of different firms use design. For an introduction to the case studies, please see here. Studio Moross is an...
Transform Ageing: Building local resilience in Devon – discover the impact of NEDcare
13 September 2018
A decision to get rid of the beds at a cottage hospital in Devon was the final straw for Julia Darby. Darby had lived in Chagford near the village of Moretonhampstead for 13 years managing charities, fundraising and working with...
Brent Council: Keeping vulnerable young people safely in the community
12 September 2018
Written by Laura Woodroffe Taking a child into care has a significant impact on them, their family and their community. Brent Council wanted to develop their support for children, young people and their families. The aim:...
Transform Ageing: Making the community care – meet Moments Cafe
21 August 2018
At the end of 2017 we invited social entrepreneurs to respond to a series of six briefs compiled by local communities looking for innovative product and service solutions, with the simple aim of improving the experience of later...