Rory is the Programme & Policy Coordinator at the Design Council. His primary role consists of supporting the delivery of research, policy, skills, and network activities, whilst managing
Justine is the founder and director of The Blooming Platypus, a design innovation agency based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, helping organisations address the business and societal challenges of the
Karishma is a multidisciplinary designer whose work spans a broad range of disciplines, from fashion and farming to placemaking and museums. Her interests lie in developing the creative economy,
Frederik specialises in culture-led placemaking, values-based economic regeneration, and strategic design. Working with public and private sector clients, as well as communities, he helps
Katee is a strategist and sustainability expert with 15+ years of experience working across Asia, Europe, and North America. She has an MSc from the London School of Economics in Environmental Policy
As our in-house Designer, Elsie helps shape our visual identity across internal and external channels. Drawing on her experience working across multiple creative teams and industries, she creates a
Laura is an interdisciplinary design strategist, creative facilitator, artist, systems thinker, and coach. She has spent 20 years helping clients future-proof their organisations, working across
Mat Hunter is a widely respected design and innovation leader with more than 30 years’ experience driving systemic change across the public, private and non-profit sectors. He returns to the Design
Laura is an international design practitioner, researcher, and educator with a PhD in Sustainable Innovation and an MA in Strategic Design. Beginning her career in branding and strategic design,
