Supporting growth in the creative economy

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Making sure UK managers are supported by the most skilled and capable design professionals

How can we make sure designers have the right skills?

Stage: We have published the 'High-level skills for higher value' report following consultation with over 4000 people in the design industry
Addressing: Supporting growth in the creative economy

What are the skills designers need for the future?

British design is the best in the world. But we need to take action now to make sure it stays that way.

Perspectives

Leni Schwendinger

Designer and founder of Light Projects Ltd

Focus and development is needed on multi- and interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches. The ability to communicate in words and pictures to apply ideas across boundaries and synthesise design concepts has not been formalised. And yet, the architecture / environmental design industry is moving that way.

Prof. Maureen Wayman

Vice Chancellor and Dean of Faculty, Art & Design at Manchester Metropolitan University

Much has happened in recent years to transform art and design education but much more remains to be done. We are now poised on the edge of what could be unprecedented change. Art and design is about to have a seminal moment that will create a future to benefit education, the creative industries and the economy. It is vital that we work collaboratively, in a mutually beneficial partnership with representatives from out related industries.

More perspectives and the chance to contribute

Can we use design to improve how people live?

Stage: Programmes in the North East have begun
Addressing: Improving innovation in public services, Supporting growth in the creative economy

What is Dott?

Can we use design to help people live how they want to live?

IDEO's manifesto for design written on a paper napkin

Can universities bring business studies and creativity closer together?

Stage: We have been looking at international examples of best practice
Addressing: Driving competitiveness in industry, Supporting growth in the creative economy

Why is this an issue for design?

What kind of centres need to be set up to enable multidisciplinary groups of designers, scientists, anthropologists, economists and others to drive innovation?

How can we encourage creativity in smaller businesses?

Stage: We have launched a programme called Designing Demand
Addressing: Driving competitiveness in industry, Supporting growth in the creative economy

What stops small companies from being more innovative?

Smaller businesses would make greater use of creativity if they were more aware of the benefits.

This project is part of The Cox Review of Creativity in Business

Do we need a national network of design centres?

Stage: A report is being prepared by the LDA and the Design Council
Addressing: Driving competitiveness in industry, Supporting growth in the creative economy

What's the issue here?

The Cox Review recommened that a network of ‘Creativity and Innovation’ centres should be set up throughout the UK with a central hub in London.

This project is part of The Cox Review of Creativity in Business

Cover of the Cox Review of Creativity in Business