People ask us lots of questions about all aspects of design. Here are your top 20 most frequently asked questions (and answers). Each question is a link to an individual answer.

01 What services does the Design Council offer?
02 Where is the Design Council?
03 How can I become a member of the Design Council?
04 Do you have a design library or resource centre?
05 Do you publish books?
06 I'm doing a project on design at school/university. Can you help?
07 Where can I see a design exhibition?
08 Where can I do a design course?
09 Do you offer work experience/have any vacancies?
10 I want to be a designer. What should I do?
11 Do you give grants? Who does?
12 Does the Design Council run awards?
 What other design awards are there?
13 Can you recommend a designer?
14 I've just invented something. How do I get it made? How do I protect the copyright? How do I register a design?
15 How do I go about marketing my product overseas?
16 I'm interested in learning how design can help my business - who can help in my area?
17 Where can I buy a book on design?
18 Do you hold directories of design companies?
19 I want to buy a well-designed coffee pot/chair/lampshade. Where can I get one?
20 Are there any other design representative bodies?