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‘Waste is a design flaw’ reflections on the Design for Planet Festival 2024
‘Waste is a design flaw’ reflections on the Design for Planet Festival 2024
Guest article by Pete Swift, Co-Founder of Planit
Design Council
Nov 8
On the road again(st climate change): Repurposing our service stations
On the road again(st climate change): Repurposing our service stations
As our world changes, so must our roads…
Design Council
Oct 15
Can design turn trash to treasure?
Can design turn trash to treasure?
Transforming our infrastructure through repurposing to support climate, people, place and value.
Design Council
Oct 11
Is the future of design powered by communities?
Is the future of design powered by communities?
How community-led planning is shaping and creating sustainable places.
Design Council
Sep 17
Sir Kenneth Grange: A transformative influence on the UK
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.
Design Council
Sep 4
Challenging the brief: Tackling the climate crisis through design
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…
Design Council
Jul 15
How can your design sector put the planet at the heart of its work?
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.
Design Council
Jun 4
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Life in Design with Foday Dumbuya — fashion designer
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…
Design Council
May 30
Transforming waste materials into beautiful bags
Transforming waste materials into beautiful bags
Founder of BEEN London, Genia Mineeva, spoke to us about creating a fashion brand rooted in circularity.
Design Council
May 19
Can we revolutionise design to build a Re-Industry?
Can we revolutionise design to build a Re-Industry?
Designing a circular economy is now an urgent need.
Design Council
May 10
Life in Design with Margaret Calvert — graphic designer
Life in Design with Margaret Calvert — graphic designer
Her work to unify the UK road signs, designing some of the world’s most recognisable pictograms, how design has changed over the years…
Design Council
Mar 13
What is biodesign? Combining nature and design
What is biodesign? Combining nature and design
Imagine furniture that cleans the air, buildings that breathe with living walls, and plastics you plant after using them.
Design Council
Feb 22
Challenging the brief: Designing for repair
Challenging the brief: Designing for repair
Key principles for embedding repairability in design.
Design Council
Jan 19
Home sweet eco-home?
Home sweet eco-home?
Can eco-homes solve the cost of living crisis?
Design Council
Dec 7, 2023
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