Design Insights

The Society embraces members who practice in all design specialisms but what they have in common is a designerly approach to solving problems whatever the discipline. Here we talk to Melvyn Law about design, light and practice. Q: Please introduce yourself? Melvyn: I am the principal of Limelight atelier, a lighting design consultancy working in […]

CSD members displayed their work in China when, with the support of the Mayor of London, the Society curated the London Design Pavilion at Shenzhen Design Week (SZDW) 2019. The Society first engaged with Shenzhen Design Week at its inauguration in 2017 when the Chief Executive, Frank Peters FCSD, gave a keynote speech with a […]

Q: What made you choose design as your career? Adrian: I actually have a Computer Science degree and I’ve always had a fascination with design. When I graduated from university, I worked at some of the top creative agencies in London working closely with designers as a Project Manager.  As the digital industry moved at […]

In another instalment of our Meet the Professionals series, we spoke to Senior Interior Designer and Architectural Assistant Sarah Townsend-Elliott MCSD who works at NPS Group in London. She told us about how she got into the industry and how she sees design affecting her local environment. Q: Please introduce yourself! A: I’ve been in […]

The intention of insurance is to protect your assets, earnings and liabilities. As a designer in business, you are exposed to many risks. An unexpected claim or loss can cause financial hardship and possibly destroy years of your hard work and investment. However, you can limit any potential damage by considering the available insurance covers […]

We’re now approaching the end of 2018, so we asked Martin Darbyshire FCSD, Chief Executive Officer of tangerine, about his views on design trends for the next year. Q: Which design discipline do you work in? A: We provide design strategy and design services to a multitude of industries including hospitality, retail, aviation, rail, consumer […]

Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour, but it is not without risks. Studies show that 1 in 3 start-ups in the United Kingdom fail within the first three years, and 20 per cent of them in their first year. This is often because of improper planning, lack of business knowledge, […]

Written by Peter Golding FCSD and Barry Miles Published on 20th November 2018 by Thames & Hudson 256 pages and 1000 colour illustrations Peter Golding, a Fellow of CSD, amassed over the years a collection of rock graphic memorabilia that would grace any museum collection. In fact in 2003 Sotheby’s staged a major international exhibition […]

Brexit is currently one of the biggest challenges facing UK industries, especially when it comes to intellectual property rights and protecting your designs. We asked Graham Coles & Co, who have almost three decades of expertise in patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights, to explain what might happen to design rights after Brexit. Simon […]

  With the number of conferences, seminars, and workshops that are available, it’s never been easier to meet other design professionals and share your experiences with them. Networking is almost always advertised as a benefit of attending these events, and it’s constantly recommended for those who want to succeed – so here’s why. Connections Investing […]