Networks: connecting the design industry

We encourage good design practice and multi-disciplinary working as part of a network of UK and international organisations and institutions in design and architecture, business, education, the public sector and government.

Design Fund for Growth

Design Fund spotlightThe Design Fund for Growth was established by the Design Council to support the use of design for economic growth. Find out more about the five winning projects

The UK Design Alliance

Supporting good design practice badgeThe UK Design Alliance

The Design Council is part of the UK Design Alliance, a partnership made up of a wide range of education and industry bodies, who are promoting design skills development and Good Design Practice in the UK.

Free business guides 

Take a look at our free guides for design professionals which offer practical advice and information on current business issues.

The Design Mark

Design teachers and schools that deliver high class design teaching can apply for the Design Mark which rewards quality design education.

Who we work with

Cognitive Media illustration of design networksWe work with partners including government departments and private sector clients. We also partner with designers themselves.

Our social network

Find, follow and join us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

UK and international Design Networks

UK and international design networks can be a valuable source of information, support and training for your design business.

Multi-disciplinary Design Network

Multi-disciplinary design network illustrationThe Multi-disciplinary Design Network was formed in 2006 to support the implementation of the Cox Review which recommended the establishment of ‘Centres of Excellence’ – universities offering postgraduate multi-disciplinary programmes combining design, business, science and engineering.

Find out more about the Multi-disciplinary Design Network and five universities that are providing multi-disciplinary education

Design Associates

Design Associate Martin Bontoft at workOur services partner clients who are interested in learning how a design approach can help their business or service with a Design Associate, who provides mentoring services and guidance.