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Putting planet at the heart of the brief
Reports & ResourcesDesigners have the power and a responsibility to address the climate crisis....
Download our Systems-shifting design report
Reports & ResourcesSystem Shifting Design (October 2021) sets out emerging practice observed from...
Moving beyond financial value: How might we capture the social and environmental value of design?
Reports & ResourcesIn 2015 and 2018, Design Council pioneered research that produced...
Improving social integration outcomes in London
Reports & ResourcesIn London’s first ever Social Integration strategy, the Mayor of London, Sadiq...
Transform Ageing - Later Life is for Living: Final Evaluation Report
Reports & ResourcesTransform Ageing, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, was a...
Our Guide on How Design can be used to Increase Investment
Reports & ResourcesWe believe that government can go much further in recognising, promoting and...
Our response to the 'Planning for the Future' White Paper
Reports & ResourcesThe government’s Planning for the Future White Paper has potential to create...
Design Perspectives: Design Skills
Reports & ResourcesIn March 2020 Design Council launched its strategy which set the direction of...
A ten step guide to running a design workshop in primary schools
Reports & ResourcesThis ‘How to’ guide for design and technology primary school teachers takes you...
Design in the Public Sector key facts
Reports & ResourcesDelivered in partnership between the Local Government Association (LGA) and...
Design Perspectives: Health and Wellbeing
Reports & ResourcesIn March 2020 Design Council launched its strategy which set the direction of...
Download our Health and Wellbeing Roundtable Summary
Reports & ResourcesImproving health and wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities is one of...