Design Council

Top Takeaways from @PaddyGrant’s Keynote at #DesignForPlanet Festival: 1. Demand longevity. 2. Buy better: quality saves money & reduces waste. 3. Informed choices = sustainable impact. 4. Support local: boost jobs & economies. Watch here: ow.ly/113B50UfINj

👏👏👏Design for Planet In Action: The world's first repairable electric toothbrush @designcouncil #design @ManMetUni #D&T ow.ly/sLQ550U2piz

We have awarded the Chief Executive of the @designcouncil, @minniethemoll, an Honorary Doctorate of Arts in recognition of her significant contributions to design and innovation, along with her commitment to tackling the climate crisis! 👏🎓 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4eqiS4g

A busy day talking about the #circulareconomy & how #designers can drive a step change in delivering #netzero & resourcesecurity with the @designcouncil at the @suezUK #RenewHub where #repair #upcycling & #refurbishment are the norm!! #inspiring & #challenging #greenskills needs

We’re excited to partner with @designcouncil for #DesignforPlanet Festival. This year’s theme is Planet Positive Business, exploring how design can drive sustainability across industries. Designers, students, and businesses– join on 6th Nov for FREE: designforplanetfestival2024.com

Discover how to embed a planet-first mindset into every aspect of your business through design at the #DesignFoPlanet Festival 2024. Register now: designforplanetfestival2024.com #PlanetFirst #SustainableBusiness #ESGLeadership

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, @AndyBurnhamGM, will be kicking off #DesignForPlanet Festival 2024 on the 6th Nov! Hear how #GreaterManchester is leading the way in driving green innovation that benefits businesses and communities alike. 🌿 Sign up ow.ly/IZrh50TQZF8

Let’s celebrate the sustainable power of fixing your stuff this #RepairDay! 🧰 Repair keeps products alive longer, saving resources and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Celebrate today by giving your stuff a second life! 🎉 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Meet the World Design Congress Ambassadors! 📢 Read how they are lending their voice to the event’s crucial theme of Design for Planet in today's @ft_weekend : ow.ly/7VRl50TOoWO #WorldDesignCongressLondon2025 #DesignForPlanet

In the lead up to #RepairDay, we're excited to release the first Open Repair Alliance report on community repair data - a lot of which comes from you 🫵 reading this!⁠

🌍💡 Join us at #DesignForPlanet Festival 2024 to explore strategies for making sustainability the new standard. With the right design approach, it's possible to transform entire industries. 👉 designforplanetfestival2024.com #SustainableSolutions #EcoInnovation

Congrats to Design Council Expert Holly Lewis and Design Ambassador Paul Monaghan on their roles in the Mayor’s Town Architects scheme! Holly and Paul will help transform public spaces and high streets across London. Read more: london.gov.uk/media-centre/m… #UrbanDesign #London

💬 Did you know? Efia Mainoo is speaking at #DesignforPlanet Festival 2024! Ready to be inspired by her groundbreaking work on sustainability and business transformation? Don’t miss out – sign up today! 🌱 👉 ow.ly/au0050TFnVN #PlanetPositive

This year’s #DesignforPlanet Festival is all about how design can help businesses thrive while regenerating the planet. It’s time for a fundamental redesign of what business is for—want to know how? Sign up today: ow.ly/nmYv50TFnbK #SustainableBusiness #ESG #CSR

At #DesignforPlanet Festival 2024, discover how to lead the charge in building a regenerative future through design by going beyond sustainability, helping businesses thrive while giving back to the Earth. Sign up: ow.ly/EwYm50Tvuyr #RegenerativeDesign #PlanetPositive

Exciting news! We’ve teamed up with SODA to launch Design Council Digest! Our first piece in the series explores “New Government, New Missions, Real Change” and how design can drive impact. Check it out here: ow.ly/Hcwx50Tx3Lk #DesignCouncilDigest #DesignForPlanet

Excited to see our #DesignEconomy data featured in @TheDrum's latest piece on the ongoing gender gap in design leadership! 🙌 Thank you for spotlighting this vital issue. Read more: ow.ly/YwRx50TwYtN #DiversityInDesign #DesignLeadership

Patrick Grant—designer and founder of @commclothing —will speak at #DesignforPlanet Festival on 6th November! 🌿 Hear how @paddygrant's work in reviving British manufacturing and eco-conscious design is shaping a more sustainable world. Register today ow.ly/SiRS50Tvtro

Join us on Sunday at the Labour Party Conference for a panel on Developing Meaningful Industrial Strategy. Hear from industry leaders on how investment in the Cultural & Creative Industries can drive inclusive growth. #LabourConference #CreativeIndustries