Anna leads capability programmes at the Design Council, helping organisations and places build the skills to design better outcomes for communities. She brings over a decade of experience spanning
Mina Hasman leads SOM’s sustainability and wellbeing operations, long-term vision, and strategy for achieving excellence in practice. She oversees the firm’s progress on climate action as it pertains
Leanne has over 30 years communications and business experience, and has worked in Australia, the USA and the UK. She founded ING in 1999 and has led the agency to a leadership position in
A Chartered Landscape Architect, Director / co-founder of RaeburnFarquharBowen. She provides expertise to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is on the Register of Specialist Services for Natural
Des is Head of Architecture at Lancaster University. His interests are in future methods of architectural design and practice, particularly in the use of Artificial Intelligence to assist in design.
Wongani Mwanza is an architect, participatory urban designer and director at Transition by Design Cooperative, an architecture and design community interest company. He specialises in community-led
Meaghan Kombol is a landscape architect and lead green infrastructure design advisor in the Department for Education’s design team, where she provides advice on sustainable practice in the outdoor
Eloise is a Sheffield-based Freelance Futurist, Service and Strategic Designer, and Climate Justice Activist who cares deeply about building more just and regenerative services, organizations, and
Grace joined the Design Council in May 2026, she oversees the charities finances and supports the team with strong financial management and insights. She brings over 20 years’ experience in a career
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,
