Design Council

We’re excited to share that the Design Council has joined the newly relaunched Net Zero Council—a powerful collaboration between government, business, and civil society to drive the clean energy transition as part of the UK’s Plan for Growth. As our Chief Executive, Minnie Moll states: “Design has the power to cut across sectors, fuelling innovative thinking, embracing circular approaches, and turning the challenges of climate change into opportunities for economic growth, improved quality of life, and a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.” Design is a powerful tool in the creation of a cleaner, greener future. We look forward to working alongside fellow council members to turn ambition into action. Find out more: https://ow.ly/BmLr50UUFQz #NetZero #DesignForPlanet #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

We’re thrilled to announce that Kearney is a mission partner for the World Design Congress 2025 in London this September. As a global leader in management consulting, Kearney’s Impact First approach harnesses design as a catalyst for real transformation, where human ingenuity, tech-enabled innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainability converge to create a long-term net-positive impact for organizations, individuals, and the planet. 💡 As mission partner, Kearney will shape the conversations that aim to drive change by exploring a variety of themes, including the following: ▪️ Elevating human-centred design to create pioneering products, services, and experiences that connect deeply with your customers ▪️ Activating AI as a strategic tech-enabler to amplify human creativity and accelerate innovation ▪️ Advancing sustainability to shape a regenerative growth engine and create a competitive advantage while restoring ecosystems and uplifting communities Together, we aim to unite pioneering minds to reimagine the future. 📅 Stay ahead of the curve by signing up for the World Design Congress newsletter with exclusive updates and early-bird tickets: https://ow.ly/ipN650USo9A World Design Organization #DesignForPlanet #WorldDesign Congress #MissionPartner #Design #NetZero

The first month of 2025 is nearly behind us. What’s next?  New skills. New thinking. New ways to design for impact.   Our how-to guides break it down: 🟢 How to: Design with climate science with Graeme Heyes Ph.D. 🟢 How to: Design for green behaviour with Liz Newell 🟢 How to: Redesign your business model with Erinch Sahan 🟢 How to: Visualise sustainability in the digital age with Abb-d Taiyo Watch, learn, take action.  Follow the Youtube link for more: https://lnkd.in/eJ5dMC6J #designforplanet #sustainabledesign #greeninnovation #howto #skills #designskills

Do you have expertise in areas like regenerative design, climate policy or systems thinking? As part of this year's World Design Congress, WDO is looking for qualified individuals to serve as academic and industry reviewers for our Design for Planet paper and poster submissions. Interested? Follow the link to learn more about how to apply online before 28 February 2025 📝 https://lnkd.in/eMrqnDcM #worlddesigncongress #designforplanet #callforreviewers #callforabstracts

Psst... want to know a secret? 🤫 Early bird tickets for World Design Congress London 2025 are coming soon! This isn't just another conference—it's where the future of design gets shaped. On 9-10 September we'll be exploring how design, creativity, and innovation can help us to tackle the biggest challenges facing the planet. Get access to an exclusive discount and be the first to know about speaker announcements if you sign up today: https://ow.ly/zwpA50UQgGM World Design Organization #DesignForPlanet #CatalystForChange #WorldDesignCongress OPX Studio

The Chancellor’s speech today set out an ambitious vision for investment, infrastructure, and clean energy. But to truly deliver sustainable, thriving places, design must be given a place at the decision-making table. Here’s why:    ✅Design accelerates progress – Smarter, people-centred planning can speed up infrastructure delivery without compromising quality.  ✅ Design unlocks economic growth – Well-designed places attract investment, create jobs, and fuel innovation in AI, life sciences, and beyond.  ✅ Design drives sustainability – Regenerative cities, nature-positive housing, and future-proofed transport are all built on planet-first design thinking.  ✅ Design makes investment work harder – Every pound spent on infrastructure should deliver impact, efficiency, and lasting value.    We at the @Design Council are ready to work with government to make it happen.    #DesignForPlanet #NetZero #SustainableGrowth #Innovation 

At the Design for Planet Festival 2024, we partnered with Stitch to deliver a festival that wasn’t just about sustainable design, it embodied it. The results speak for themselves: ✅ 96% of materials were circular-enabled, designed for reuse, regeneration, and remanufacturing. ✅ 3.7 tonnes of carbon offset, addressing unavoidable emissions. ✅ 492 hours of living-wage work for individuals impacted by homelessness. ✅ 4.7 academy places funded, training people from marginalised backgrounds to join the events industry. The festival’s reach was global, with over 5,000 registrations from 113 countries and 7.7k live views. Attendees increased their knowledge of sustainable design by 96.2% online. You can still catch up on all the talks here: https://ow.ly/hCmk50UM0wM This collaboration shows that events can lead with impact—environmentally, socially, and economically. Read more about it here: https://ow.ly/ZEev50UM0wL We can’t wait to work together on World Design Congress in September. #Sustainability #ESG #EventImpact #DesignForPlanet #CircularEconomy

Design as a Catalyst for Sustainable Transformation Sustainability is a design and innovation challenge and to address it effectively, businesses must take a reflective, holistic and challenging look at a very deep level to: 🌱 Understand the problem that sustainability poses (what they do, what their impacts are, and what are the implications of physical and transitional risks) 🌱 Create an ambitious vision of what success looks like by redefining sustainability as an opportunity to do better business  🌱 Create viable, feasible, desirable and flexible pathways to that vision (including the perspectives of all stakeholders and end-users) In SODA's latest Design Council Digest column, Design Council Expert Graeme Heyes Ph.D. argues that design, with its core competencies in creativity, problem framing, and stakeholder engagement, can play a crucial role in driving sustainable business transformation by helping organisations approach sustainability as an opportunity rather than a risk. Read Graeme’s piece here:  https://lnkd.in/e4xMMUJ9 #Sustainability #DesignForGood #DesignCouncil 

🌟 Did you know? 🌟 Only 23% of designers in the UK identify as female, a figure that has increased by just 1% since 2015. Faye Toogood’s article in the Financial Times, highlights the importance of building pathways for women and marginalised communities to lead and thrive in design. It’s time to break barriers and reimagine the #DesignEconomy. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/vK7150UMtMN Discover more about the Design Economy: https://ow.ly/38pL50UMtMO #WomenInDesign #InclusiveDesign #DesignEconomy

For the first time in over 50 years, the World Design Congress returns to London to spark action on the most pressing challenges of our time. Curious about this global design gathering? Swipe to find out more. Don't want to miss out? Sign up to the Congress newsletter via the link in our bio and be the first to hear important updates and announcements. World Design Organization #WorldDesignCongress #London #DesignForPlanet #SustainableDesign