Darren has helped global businesses, SMEs, and public sector organizations on strategic design challenges for close to 30 years. A strategic designer with a passion for new ideas and people-centered
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
Anna is an architect and urban planner with expertise in advising on mixed-use masterplans, public realm projects, and complex public buildings and destinations. She’s been a board director at Space
Scarlett Yang, based in London, is a designer and consultant specialising in ecological and digital innovation. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the LVMH Green Trail Award and The
Holly co-founded We Made That in 2006. She is a trusted voice in shaping healthy, fair and well-designed places. She cares deeply about locally-informed and impact-driven outcomes. Her practice
Jessica is a design and craft professional based in Edinburgh. She works at Creative Scotland in the Creative Industries team to support the development of sustainable creative businesses nationally,
Ellie Fletcher‑Bardsley joined the Design Council in March 2026 as the Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. In this newly created role, she is spearheading, alongside the Head of Programmes, a bold new
Louise Mousseau is a fund designer, facilitator, and innovation adviser specialising in philanthropy and early-stage social investing. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, she has a
Louise is Executive Director Strategic Development at CBRE. She is Birmingham based with a national remit advising clients on large scale regeneration and urban renewal projects. She is experienced
Rachael Dietkus is a social worker-designer specializing in integrating care ethics and trauma awareness into design, social work, and technology. Her design care approach emphasizes an ethic of care
