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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
Lewis is a Partner at Studio Andthen, where he helps organizations think long-term and reimagines positive ways of living by balancing people, planet, and profit. He specializes in shifting