Design Economy Case Studies

As part of our 2021 Design Economy research we gathered a collection of organisations who are putting sustainable design practices at the heart of their work.

Aerende

Products that have been handcrafted in the UK by people who are facing barriers to employment. Working with charities and social enterprises to engage new makers.

Desolenator

With the future of an unreliable water supply, Desolenator is working on water purification and has patented a solar-powered process to create water at scale.

Good Boost

A social enterprise that supports those with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as arthritis and back pain through AI technology.

Growing Underground

Part of the Zero Carbon Farms family, they are working to reshape farming by accelerating the transition to carbon negative approaches.

Igloo Regeneration

They are the UK’s first B-corporation in the real estate sector, bringing investments into areas for social and economic positive change.

Mimica

An innovative temperature sensitive tag that indicates food freshness by changing texture as the product expires.

OLIO

A mobile app designed to reduce food waste by facilitating food sharing. Connecting people with each other and volunteers with local businesses.

PriestmanGoode

‘Designing a better future’ is their key message, they are a design agency specialising in future thinking and mobility.

Sodexo

User experience is a core focus for the organisation, providing services including food and catering, facilities management, property and technical services, aiming to “improve the quality of life”.