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We've
changed our website
We’ve
refreshed the look and feel of our website but,
because we’re funded by government, in the run up
to the election we weren’t able to shout about the
changes. Now we can tell you more about the new
site and how it’s helping us provide insight into
how design-led innovation can address national
challenges such as health, security and the
environment.
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An
insight into...
Design
Industry Research
Our first
comprehensive survey of the UK design industry for
five years shows the business is coping well with
the downturn. Fee income is up 15%. There are more
freelance designers and in-house teams too. But
nearly seven out of ten businesses haven’t
recruited in the last year and 66% don’t protect
their IP.
To mark the publication of the
research we hosted a national debate which saw
more than 400 designers voting on burning issues
affecting the industry including: are recessions
good news in disguise for designers? And would
more on the job training be a good thing for
designers?
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Tell
your clients about...
What
design is and why it
matters
You know the value of
design. It makes ideas simple and tangible. It’s
human centred. And through a process of making and
testing, it helps ensure success. Our Chief Design
Officer Mat Hunter explains his thoughts on just
some of the things that make design unique so that
you can better explain its value to business and
society.
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New
Designers
To celebrate 25
years of the New Designers show, the leading
showcase for graduate designers has offered
Pinged readers 25% off the price of tickets for
this year’s event. It starts on 1 July at the
Business Design Centre in Islington. Take
advantage of the offer and find out more about
the show.
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Futurising
We are holding ‘How to’ panel talks and
Q&As on product and service design at
Futurising, a two-day festival offering creative
students and graduates opportunities and
information. Led by London College of
Communication and financed by HEFCE, Futurising
is happening in London on 29-30 June.
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Vintage
at Goodwood
From 10 May to 10
June, we are offering a special 10% discount on
tickets for Vintage at Goodwood. The brainchild
of designers Gerardine and Wayne
Hemingway, Vintage at Goodwood is the first of
what will be an annual music and fashion-led
celebration of creative British cool.
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