1930s

The Society of Industrial Artists formed following an inaugural meeting at Ye Olde Cock Tavern in Fleet Street, London.

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1940s

Milner Gray FSIA, and Christian Barman FSIA are presidents of the Society

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1950s

The Society and its members take a leading role in the redesign of Britain after World War II

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1960s

Name changed to the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers

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1970s

The Royal Charter granted in recognition of the Society’s work in establishing the profession of design

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1980s

Name changed to the Chartered Society of Designers

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1990s

The Society worked with government and industry partners in the promotion overseas of British design as an important instrument of innovation, creativity and economic and social well-being

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2000s

The Society became a founding member of the Federation of Hong Kong Design Associations and the Hong Kong Design Centre

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2010s

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II grants the Society exclusive powers to set up The Register of Chartered Designers for the design profession and to award the title Chartered Designer

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2020s

Towards the celebration of 90 years of CSD

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2030s

Looking forward to the Society’s centenary year, celebrating 100 years of CSD

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