Help and advice for CSD members
Its not always easy battling for that commission, getting the job done, running the business, employing or contracting others to assist, getting paid at the end and deciding what's best for you or the practice and determining exit strategies.
And its sometimes equally hard deciding on your career options, employment choices, career development and so on.
Sometimes perhaps all that is needed is a shoulder to cry on ...
CSD is there to help at whatever stage in your career.
We probably have the biggest pool of professional designers just like you, who will have experienced exactly what you are going through or will be going through it themselves. Within the Society and its collaborative relationships you will find your answer and support - all you need to do is ask.
Getting you the assistance you need and when you want it is a fundamental part of our remit in supporting the profession.
If you need advice on any issues and are a Member or Fellow of CSD just get in touch by writing, email or telephone.
News
China Britain copyright agreement
Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on copyright with Liu Binjie, Minister of the National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China read more ...
WIPO Gold IP resource now active
The World Intellectual Property Organisation, of which CSD holds Observer Status, has launched WIPO Gold, a portal intended to be a dynamic and evolving tool, expanding over time to build a one-stop gateway for IP data.
Further deatails can be found by visiting the 'intellectual property' page of the CSD website. Click here ...
Design Council rebuked
In a press release today, British Design Innovation (BDI) rebuked the Design Council for comments made by its Chair Lord Michael Bichard when announcing the Design Council review as to 'market failure'.
Frank Peters FCSD, Chief Executive of CSD said, 'We appear to be in strong agreement with BDI on this matter and it would be interesting to hear what the DBA have to say on the issue' read more ...
Government announces review of the Design Council
The government has announced a review of the Design Council to consider its role and status. The review will be chaired by Martin Temple CBE and will report back to the minister in September.
For full details of the review, including the TOR and a CSD survey click here ...
CSD on panel for Ergonomic Design Awards
The CSD President, Chris Ramsden FCSD, will be joining the panel of judges for the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors' (IEHF) Ergonomic Design Awards later this year.
Commenting on the awards, Chris said, 'Ergonomics are vital to good design and the Society is pleased to have built a strategic relationship with IEHF. The awards are only one aspect of the partnership which will be strengthened by future collaborations on training modules and joint events.'
All designers and ergonomists are eligible to enter the awards and full details can be found on the CSD awards pages of this website.
Read more ...
CSD maps the profession over 80 years
The Society is celebrating its 80th year by embarking upon a major three year initiative, in collaboration with the University of Brighton, to map the development of the design profession from 1930 - 2010. The project has been made possible due to the award of ARHC funding read more ...
Design Pool
An exciting new initiative has been launched by three important membership design sector membership organisations, the Chartered Society of Designers, the Institute of Engineering Designers and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Read more ...
James Dyson reports on Ingenious Britain
David Cameron and Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke have welcomed Sir James Dyson's Ingenious Britain report ... read more and download the full report.