Apply now for your chance to receive expert design mentoring from the Design Council.
We are currently searching for 40 great manufacturing SMEs to take part in Designing Demand. You can benefit from learning out how to use design to find new markets, new ways to compete and new opportunities to grow.
Register now for a free interactive workshop to learn how design mentoring could help you survive, thrive and grow
If you are a small or medium-sized manufacturing business interested in innovation and growth, then Designing Demand could be for you.
For every £1 spent on design, Designing Demand clients have seen a return of over £25. Find out how
Watch filmed interviews with clients from Designing Demand to find out how the programme works
The economic outlook might be gloomy, but there are businesses out there bucking the trend by using design. Read their stories
Coverage of Designing Demand in the news
If you have any questions or queries regarding Designing Demand please contact the Designing Demand team at
designingdemand@designcouncil.org.uk
Frequently Asked Questions about Designing Demand
The Design Council website features useful resources for business managers including a set of free guides to using design, case studies of successful design projects and a list of networks and organisations you might find helpful
To survive in challenging economic conditions and stay ahead of overseas competition, UK businesses must add value – designing innovative products and services instead of cutting prices.
“When times get tough, it can be tempting to hunker down, cut costs and wait it out. But it’s those businesses that put design at the heart of developing new markets, products and applications which are the ones that experience better sales, profitability and growth. There’s help out there for businesses to make it happen – and now’s the time to seize that support.”
TV businesswoman and entrepreneur Deborah Meaden is supporting the Design Council's Designing Demand service to help SMEs use design to be more innovative.
We're looking for 40 companies to participate in our national business development mentoring service.
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Designing Demand is part of Solutions for Business, a package of publicly funded business support products and services designed to help businesses start, grow and succeed.