Practical help for designers

Find out about organisations around the country that are useful for you, as a designer, and your business.

 

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[re]design

[re]design is an expansive online design network that also publishes books and hosts public exhibitions, workshops lectures and debates throughout the year.

UK-wide

International

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ACAVA (Association for Cultural Advancement through Visual Art)

An educational charity which provides a range of public benefits through visual arts services.

London

Training and professional development

Workshop facilities and technical services

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ACID (Anti Copying In Design)

A membership trade organisation created to combat the threat of plagiarism in the design and creative industries.

UK-wide

Legal advice

Information resources

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Advanced Leadership in the Creative Industries

Six free places for senior design executives on an innovative pilot programme.

UK-wide

Training and professional development

Advanced Leadership in the Creative Industries

Advantage Creative Fund (ACF)

A venture capital fund which assists creative industries in the West Midlands.

West Midlands

Funding and financial advice

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AGDA (Australian Graphic Design Association)

AGDA is the Australian national organisation for professional graphic designers.

International

Networking and events

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Artquest

Provides an advice and information service to London's visual arts professionals at all stages of their careers.

London

Funding and financial advice

Information resources

Training and professional development

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Arts Council

Aims to develop, sustain and promote the arts.

UK-wide

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Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The lead development agency for the arts and creative organisations in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland

Funding and financial advice

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BDI (British Design Innovation)

This not for profit membership organisation offers designers support and advice regarding IP, innovation and best practice.

UK-wide

Networking and events

Information resources

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British European Design Group

Organisation dedicated to promoting creative excellence worldwide. Organises seminars and conferences across the creative industries both in the UK and abroad and coordinates participation at trade fairs.

International

Networking and events

Export and international trade

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CEC (Creative Entrepreneurs Club)

A membership network for the creative industries in Scotland. It brings together designers, creatives, analysts, stylists, musicians, architects and cultural academics to network, pitch their new ideas, listen to inspiring speakers and showcase their work.

Scotland

Networking and events

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CEC NI (Creative Entrepreneurs Club, Northern Ireland)

Designers, creatives, musicians, gamers, architects and academics – collectively, they represent the membership of the Creative Entrepreneurs Club in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland

Business development advice

Networking and events

Information resources

Workshop facilities and technical services

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Centre for Sustainable Design

Aims to facilitate discussion and research on eco-design and environmental, economic, ethical and social considerations in product and service development and design.

UK-wide

Product development

Information resources

Training and professional development

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Chartered Society of Designers (CSD)

A professional body for designers of all disciplines.

UK-wide

Information resources

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