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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

📢 Calling all innovators, academics, and industry leaders! We're excited to announce that the call for Papers and Posters for the World Design Congress London 2025 is now open! 🌍 “The UK's expertise in design is an essential element in creating a regenerative future for our planet." - Christopher Smith, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) As a valued part of each Congress, we’re inviting submissions aligned with this year’s Design for Planet theme. Share your research, case studies, or collaborative projects and contribute to shaping a regenerative, sustainable future. Sub-Themes: 🔍Shifting Paradigms: From Extractive to Regenerative Design 🔍Economy and Design: Innovating for Circular Economies 🔍Policy and Design: Shaping a Global Response Selected papers will undergo a double-blind review process, with opportunities to present in person at the Congress. Accepted posters will also be proudly displayed at the Barbican Centre. Learn more about submission guidelines and the transformative power of design in addressing planetary challenges here: https://ow.ly/vWqz50UKfuz World Design Organization #DesignForPlanet #WorldDesignCongress #CallForPapers

"Design is no longer a nice-to-have; it is a must-have for innovation and competitiveness.” - Minnie Moll The World Economic Forum’s latest report highlights both risks and opportunities for design. While areas like graphic design face challenges from AI, one thing is clear: human creativity is irreplaceable. Thank you to Design Week and Rob Alderson for including us in this important conversation. Read more: https://ow.ly/zwWV50UFZ78 #DesignLeadership #DesignForPlanet #Sustainability #GreenSkills #Innovation #FutureOfWork

Join Design Council Homes Taskforce member Phineas Harper as they chair the first event in White Arkitekter's #Refine series, discussing approaches to delivering sustainable housing at scale. #HomesTaskforce #DesignForPlanet #BuiltEnvironment

“I think sustainability is what we should all be striving for in any small way we can, and the fashion world, with its visibility and impact, has an opportunity to help lead the charge” Elizabeth Stewart, Stylist. The Golden Globes offered a glimpse into a more sustainable future, with Cate Blanchett and Viola Davis showcasing how reimagining pieces from their own wardrobes can be a stylish and eco-friendly choice. Whilst Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Elle Fanning, and Anya Taylor-Joy turned to designer archives to find stunning vintage pieces.👗 ✨ Want to explore how the fashion industry can truly embrace sustainability? Catch up on our Design For Planet 2024 panel Fashion Forward, where experts Alison Carlin, Prof susan postlethwaite, Dr Talia Hussain, and Sophie Benson dove into circularity, creativity, and the future of fashion. From reimagining how we produce and consume clothing to building local innovation hubs, this talk shows how Manchester is leading the way in sustainable fashion.🌍 🎥 Watch now https://ow.ly/Wqxz50UBXl9 #GoldenGlobes #DesignForPlanet #SustainableFashion #FashionForward #Circularity #Rewear #ManchesterFashion