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‘Waste is a design flaw’ reflections on the Design for Planet Festival 2024

Guest article by Pete Swift, Co-Founder of Planit

Nov 8

‘Waste is a design flaw’ reflections on the Design for Planet Festival 2024

Nov 8

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On the road again(st climate change): Repurposing our service stations

As our world changes, so must our roads…

Oct 15

Empty English motorway CREDIT Ashleigh Robertsonvia Unsplash

Oct 15

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Can design turn trash to treasure?

Transforming our infrastructure through repurposing to support climate, people, place and value.

Oct 11

Salford Wetlands. CREDIT: Luke Blazejewski

Oct 11

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Is the future of design powered by communities?

How community-led planning is shaping and creating sustainable places.

Sep 17

Is the future of design powered by communities?

Sep 17

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Sir Kenneth Grange: A transformative influence on the UK

When we think of the icons of modern British design, few names stand as prominently as Sir Kenneth Grange.

Sep 4

Sir Kenneth Grange: A transformative influence on the UK

Sep 4

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Challenging the brief: Tackling the climate crisis through design

When we hear the word ‘design’ we typically think of the delivery of a tangible product, service or building. But for us at Design Council…

Jul 15

Challenging the brief: Tackling the climate crisis through design

Jul 15

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How can your design sector put the planet at the heart of its work?

We asked our new network of Design Council Experts this one question.

Jun 4

Phoebe English Spring Summer 2024 collection. Credit: Asia Werbel

Jun 4

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Life in Design with Foday Dumbuya — fashion designer

Creating his fashion brand, Labrum London, rooted in the duality of his heritage from Sierra Leone and growing up in London. He spoke to…

May 30

Life in Design with Foday Dumbuya — fashion designer

May 30

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Transforming waste materials into beautiful bags

Founder of BEEN London, Genia Mineeva, spoke to us about creating a fashion brand rooted in circularity.

May 20

Handbag made from waste materials, part of BEEN London’s SS23 collection

May 20

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Can we revolutionise design to build a Re-Industry?

Designing a circular economy is now an urgent need.

May 10

Packaging collaboration between Universal Works x Kvatt. A Kvatt sack emits less CO2eq than single-use cardboard after the second use, and after 10 uses it emits 42% less. CREDIT Universal Works x Kvatt

May 10

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