Design Insights

Every year we celebrate graduating CSD CEP student designers across the globe through in-person and online award ceremonies. The CSD CEP Student Prize is awarded yearly to one design student from each of the CEP design courses who has demonstrated great work throughout their course, recognising their talents and constant hard work. As part of our celebrations, […]

Every year we celebrate graduating CSD CEP student designers across the globe through in-person and online award ceremonies. The CSD CEP Student Prize is awarded yearly to one design student from each of the CEP design courses who has demonstrated great work throughout their course, recognising their talents and constant hard work. As part of our celebrations, […]

This article from our partner, MFL, considers how insurance can help a designer. It explores typical scenarios many designers face, from missed deadlines to tricky clients, and explains why having the right insurance can help. Insurance can assist you as a designer in many ways. Here are some of the most common ways that insurance can help […]

This article from our partner, MFL, outlines the insurance implications of providing advice or work to a friend. As a professional, a simple fact of life is that, at some point, one of your friends is likely to ask for your advice or assistance with something that falls within your area of expertise. It happens to […]

As part of our ongoing collaboration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), we share resources and updates on how to protect your designs. On 1 April 2003, the EUIPO opened its doors to the registration of the new Registered Community Designs. The RCD has proved to be a game-changer for businesses across the […]

This article from our partner, MFL, outlines important things you need to consider when arranging Professional Indemnity Insurance for your design business. Cost vs. Benefit While it can often be tempting to go for the cheapest option on the market, especially if you are just starting, it is important to bear the adage ‘you get what […]

Are you interested in becoming a CSD Interior Chartered Designer? In this blog, we speak with James to find out about his route to Chartership. If you want to learn more about James and connect with him, please find him online at http://www.zelahstudio.co.uk/ or via Instagram. What made you decide to become a Chartered Designer? […]

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to an increased interest in its application to various industries, including the world of graphic and product design. Whilst AI has many benefits, including automating repetitive tasks, improving design accuracy and speed, as well as generating new ideas and styles, this article from our partner, MFL, comes […]

The Chartered Society of Designer’s (CSD) Designer Talks podcast asks designers, how they do it, why they do it, what makes them tick and most importantly, what design means to them. The design podcast is hosted and produced by Lefteris Heretakis aCSDf. In our latest episode, we had a conversation with the Global Director of […]

Want to take your design career to the next level? Becoming a CSD Chartered Designer can do just that! In this blog, we speak with MCSD Chartered Designer, Lex Wilson, to find out about his route to Chartership. If you want to learn more about Lex and connect with him, please find him online at […]