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One year to go! The countdown begins for the World Design Congress London 2025 🌍 In just one year, the iconic Barbican Centre will host the world’s leading designers, innovators, and change-makers to gather and reimagine a better future. The focus will be a theme that's more important than ever: Design for Planet. Together, we'll explore how design can drive sustainable change, protect our planet, and create a more resilient world. Whether you're an industry veteran, a passionate advocate for the environment, or simply curious about the power of design, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Want to stay in the loop with the latest news on tickets, speaker announcements, and exclusive content? Sign up for our newsletter now and be the first to know! 👉 Sign up: https://www.worlddesigncongresslondon.com/ World Design Organization #OneYearToGo #WorldDesignCongress #DesignForPlanet

We’re excited to share that Muyiwa Oki, President of Royal Institute of British Architects and Senior Architect at Mace, will be joining us at Design for Planet Festival on the 6th November as a speaker! Muyiwa’s work is all about pushing boundaries in architecture, leveraging tech innovation and modern construction to revolutionise how we approach retrofit and repurposing. From large-scale infrastructure projects such as HS2 Euston and the North London Heat and Power Project to transforming public estates, as well as his advocacy for diversity, transparency, and inclusion in architecture, Muyiwa’s insights promise to inspire. Sign up today https://ow.ly/vZFO50Tgntz #Retrofit #Architecture #DesignForPlanet #Innovation

Get ready to be inspired by Usha Raghavachari, Lab Director at D-Ford, who will be taking the stage at the Design for Planet Festival! 🌿 Usha leads the charge in human-centred design, driving innovation at D-Ford to create impactful, user-focused solutions. With her deep expertise in applying design thinking to solve complex problems, Usha will be sharing her insights on how we can transform our approach to sustainability. Join us on 6th November 2024 for a day packed with inspiration, innovation, and actionable ideas on how design can create a more sustainable future. Registration is now open https://ow.ly/gBEH50T1hlV #DesignForPlanetFestival #UshaRaghavachari #DesignThinking #InnovationForGood #SustainableDesign

Calling all designers, innovators and businesses! We’re thrilled to announce that Simeon Rose, Creative Director of Faith In Nature and Co-creator of Nature On The Board, will be joining us at this year’s Design for Planet Festival! 💚 A true pioneer in sustainable design, Simeon has been bringing innovative eco-friendly solutions to life and pushing the envelope on what’s possible in the world of planet-positive business. 🌸♻️ From nature-inspired designs to planet-friendly innovations, get ready to be inspired and learn how to inject creativity into your sustainability strategy and make a lasting impact! 🌍💡 👉 Register now https://www.designforplanetfestival.com/ #DesignForPlanet #EcoInnovation #PlanetPositive

🌍✨ Design for Planet Festival 2024: Registrations are now OPEN! ✨🌍 Be part of the UK’s biggest event championing sustainable design! Join us at the 4th annual Design for Planet Festival, where we’ll explore how design can help businesses reach net zero while driving profitability and community impact. 🗓️ Date: 6 November 2024 📍 Location: Online Get ready for inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and live panels with leading designers, innovators, and changemakers—all live-streamed to you! 🚀✨ Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect and learn with a community dedicated to building a planet-positive future. Secure your FREE spot now https://ow.ly/W66450T1fSY #DesignForPlanet #SustainableDesign #NetZero #GreenInnovation #PlanetPositiveBusiness

🔄 Embracing Circularity: A Call to Action 🔄 Circularity isn't just a buzzword—it's a necessity for our planet's future. Over the last few years, discussions around circular business, design, consumption, and policy have surged. Yet, we're still far from achieving widespread circular practices. Innovation is happening, but it's not yet the norm. From electronics to fashion, brilliant experiments are underway, but they remain exceptions. Shockingly, only 8.6% of the 100 billion tonnes of materials entering the global economy are recycled annually. 📲💻 🌍 What Can Design Do? 🌍 Design holds immense power in shaping sustainable products and services from the get-go. Yet, many businesses haven't fully embraced it for their sustainability journey. It's time for a change. Design must be integrated into every step, as around 80% of a product's environmental impact is determined during its design phase. 💡 Challenges and Solution 💡 From linear business models to a lack of skills in designing for circularity, challenges abound. But there's hope. Initiatives like our Re-Industry program aim to bridge these gaps. Through collaborative projects, upskilling designers, and integrating policy into design, we can accelerate the shift towards mass-scale circularity. 📈 Join us in this movement towards a more sustainable future. Together, we can design an economy that benefits both people and the planet. 🌱🌐 Read the LATEST blog post from our Programme Lead, Hugo Jamson here > https://bit.ly/3UtcIZk --- #CircularEconomy #DesignForChange #Sustainability

🌍✨ Celebrating Foday Dumbuya's journey in design on #AfricanWorldHeritageDay! Founder and Creative Director of LABRUM LONDON, Foday's designs blend Sierra Leone heritage with British tailoring, weaving cultural narratives into every stitch. In our latest #LifeInDesign film, Foday Dumbuya shares his inspiring path from information designer to storyteller through textiles. Rejecting screens for a more human connection, he crafts garments that speak volumes about African heritage and immigrant experiences, challenging stereotypes and celebrating diversity. At Labrum, sustainability isn't just a trend—it's a way of life. Foday's brand is a beacon of ethical fashion, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive industry. "Believe in the stories you want to tell," Foday urges, as he continues to redefine African and British culture through his visionary designs. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel > https://youtu.be/71WGd-LtvcI 🔗

To mark #Congress2025 coming to the Barbican Centre 🏛️ (9 -10 Sept), some leading designers have reimagined our #DesignForPlanet logo. 🌍 This submission from Yarza Twins showcases the harmonious bond between humans and nature, expressed through trees 🌲, embodying the green principles behind #DesignForPlanet. Title: Embracing the sky Royalty-Free Music: Bensound.com License code: HA1ZSQU1UTAP1MQV SWIPE through our previous carousel post to see all the incredible submissions, including works from Sebastian Conran Associates, Margaret Calvert, Patrick Hughes, LABRUM LONDON , Steve Edge Design Ltd and Studio Ilse. Let us know your favourite entry in the comments below. ⤵️ Stay informed about the World Design Congress by signing up to our newsletter > https://bit.ly/3TZii5z

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 We're thrilled to announce the Barbican Centre as next year’s venue for the World Design Congress on 9-10 Sept 2025 and the theme is #DesignForPlanet 🌿. Ahead of #Congress2025, here’s our ✨revamped logo ✨Register your interest 🔗https://bit.ly/3TZii5z

#LifeInDesign | Architects and Designers carry a moral obligation in addressing climate change. Discover Xavier De Kestelier's perspective on this crucial issue and how HASSELL is pushing the boundaries of sustainable design in our latest interview.♻️https://bit.ly/3vIfeTh

“I work in chaos and layers. You’ve got to have a bit of a mess!” 🚸 For #IWD2024 we met with Margaret Calvert to learn about the genius behind the UK's iconic road signs and encourage the next generation of designers: https://bit.ly/3wCWEMk #WomeninDesign #LifeInDesign

⏰ We've extended the deadline to 9.00am Monday! ⏰ Our Chief Design Officer, Cat Drew, sat down to share with us what you can expect as as Design Council Expert and on becoming part of our network. 👉 Apply now: https://bit.ly/490DL40

Every toothbrush you've ever had still exists and it's polluting our planet. 🦷🌍 Meet Mark Rushmore (COO) and Dylan Fealtman (Head of Product) at SURI // Sustainable Rituals who have designed the world's first repairable and sustainable electric toothbrush. Their “tiny screw” means you can open the modular toothbrush and replace its elements. Hear about their design approach and challenges they faced in a market not built for repair. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3HwfxTl

"...globally and nationally we need to do more to protect both consumers and natural resources by extending product lifecycles." A great quote from Baroness Hayman as she brought the Right To Repair bill to the attention of the UK House of Lords. #CircularEconomy #RepairableDesign

‘Everyone wants to tackle climate change, but on a day-to-day basis, it's very hard for people to […] work out how they can do that. If we offer them cheaper energy bills and healthier houses […], then I think we've got a real chance of making progress with people.’ --- Find out how obtaining a Design Code can help you deliver multiple benefits. Discover tools, tips and mixed-media learning materials devised by local authorities and neighbourhood planning groups, to guide you on your way. ✏️ 💡 --- https://bit.ly/3t2kakv --- Part of the Design Code Pathfinder Programme. In partnership with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities --- #greendesign #sustainabledesign #designforwellbeing

🚨 All festival films now available! 📽️ Our full programme of more than 40 sessions from the Design for Planet Festival is now available for catch up. Head over to our YouTube to watch them in order or make your own selection. Catch up now: https://bit.ly/3sw2NbJ

We have some BIG news... The Design Council has been selected to host the 34th World Design Congress in London, for the first time since 1969! In September 2025 the World Design Organization's prestigious three-day event will gather the international design community and thought leaders from business, research and education. It's an incredible opportunity to shine a light on British design and champion the event’s crucial theme of “Design for Planet”. It's the "Olympics of design", and it's coming to the UK! 🎉 A huge thank you to our bid partners London Design Festival, @the Design Museum, Greater London Authority, Mayor of London, Design Business Association (DBA), Royal College of Art, University of Greenwich, PDR International Centre for Design and Research, Innovate UK, Creative Industries Council and Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Find out more here: https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-events/world-design-congress-london-2025/

🌟 4 Questions with Stefanie Posavec 🌟 Stefanie is a data designer, artist and author and has worked on many publications such as 'Dear Data' and Greta Thunberg's 'The Climate Book'. Watch her online at Design For Planet festival, 14:20 on the Main Stage Stream, where she will be in conversation with Asher Minns about 'Making the invisible visible'. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/45V8heJ