Richard has over thirty years of industry experience in design strategy and innovation to commercialize products and services. His knowledge spans a comprehensive range of design methodologies, from
Bron is the Programme and Community Manager at Design Council, where she manages our Design Council Experts network, helping to ensure that their skills knowledge feed into our Design for Planet
Mike Wells is a professional ecologist and ecourbanist with over 35 years of consultancy experience and 45 years in ecological science. He co-founded Biodiversity by Design Ltd in 2006 with the
Harbinder is a chartered architect and Creative Director of Birdi & Partners, a London-based consultancy that provides design advisory services to government bodies, academic institutes, and the
Vincent advises the public, private, and voluntary sectors, ranging from local neighborhoods to regional authorities and from inner-city and remote rural communities. Previously, he held senior posts
Our network of experts are design pioneers who work with us to advocate for design, share knowledge about best practice and help us deliver advice and programmes.
Ben Ramalingam leads the United Nations Strategic Review of Child Rights. He was previously Chief Strategic Development Officer at UNICEF UK, where he led efforts in innovation, design, strategy, and
Laura joined enthusiastically in March 2022 to lead the Marketing & Communications team, tasked with raising the profile of the Design Council brand and its wide range of inspirational
Professor Elena Marco is Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Arts, Technology, and Environment at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. An internationally recognised leader
Patricia advises civic and business leaders on the dynamics and creation of positive urban change. This draws on 25 years of influencing and improving urban environments and economies, pioneering
