Resources for business and public sector

Do you want to harness the power of design?

Whether you're looking for designers, useful organisations, networking opportunities, help and advice or if you just want to read about how other people's experiences, this section of our website is designed for you.

Designing Demand trophy illustrationYou might also be interested in the support programmes we provide. Designing Demand helps small and medium-sized businesses. Innovate for Universities supports university technology transfer offices. Public Services by Design helps public sector managers make the most of design.

 

Free guides for small businesses and the public sector

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If you're looking for a designer, thinking of setting up a website for your business or if you simply want to know more about the benefits of branding, our free guides offer practical advice and real-life examples from the working world.

Business Link guides

We've worked with Business Link to create a set of useful guides and resources that explain more about design

Case studies of businesses that have used design

Browse through case studies of businesses that have worked with designers to rebrand, get a new website, plan and execute significant change and more.

How design is helping commercialise science and technology innovations

In this section you'll find stories of technology projects that have become commercial products thanks to collaboration with designers. Whether you're an international technology company, an innovative SME or you work in a university technology transfer office, we have examples of how design is helping transform science and technology concepts into user-centred, marketable products.

Case studies of public sector design projects

Browse through case studies to find out more about how public sector managers are working with designers to improve relationships with service users, create more efficient delivery models, integrate new technologies and deliver cost savings.

Useful organisations

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Find out about organisations around the country that offer practical help, legal and financial advice, training opportunities and funding for businesses and the public sector.

Useful networks for businesses and the public sector

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Find local and national networks offering support, expert advice and networking opportunities to businesses and public sector organisations.

What design is and why it matters

Mat Hunter, Chief Design Officer, Design Council

There are countless definitions of design - as perhaps you'd expect of a creative endeavour. 

 

Our Chief Design Officer Mat Hunter explains how design is different from and related to other activities, how designers work and how to inspire good design.

 

Free guides

Running a small business and want to make the most of design services? Download one of our great guides:



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