Designer hub
Empowering you to make like better by design.
As a designer, your work shapes the world around us.
Whether you are an independent practitioner, a studio lead, or an educator, we are here to support.
Explore how you can upskill using our tools and training resources and discover how we are championing the sector by evidencing the value from our research and working with industry and government to create the environment needed for design to thrive.
Design for Planet
Did you know 80% of emissions are determined at the design stage?
As a result design and designers have a powerful role to play in fighting the climate crisis. And with that power comes responsibility to re-design nearly every aspect of how we live our lives.
Find your frameworks.
From the world-renowned Double Diamond, which has set the industry standard for design thinking and innovation for over 20 years, to our evolving Systemic Design Framework, we provide the tools to help you navigate complex challenges.
Future-proof your skills.
Only 43% of designers feel they have the skills to Design for Planet. But 71% of designers think the demand for green design will grow.
Our Skills for Planet movement is dedicated to closing the green design skills gap, ensuring you lead the transition to a regenerative future.
Championing the design sector.
We are activley influencing national policy and investment in design by providing evidence of its the value and increasing its use, sharing inspiring examples, and creating enabling conditions for designers to do their best work.
The Design Council timeline
Created in 1944, discover our rich history.
What is design?
Using creativity and systemic thinking to solve problems.
Meet the team
At the heart, we are a small team of around 40 people who are committed to inclusive and planet-centered design.
The Prince Philip Designers Prize
From 1959-2011 the Prince Philip Designers Prize celebrated how designers improve daily life.
Meet the Experts
Our network of design leaders across the UK. They contribute their experience and skills to our programme delivery.
Our book
Discover the designs, designers and Design Council initiatives that have shaped British design history over eight transformational decades.
Read our latest annual report
We produce a yearly report detailing our activities and finances.