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23.02.2023
The risks of using AI to create designs
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 […]
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25.01.2023
Designer Talks Podcast: A conversation with MET Studio’s Peter Karn MCSD
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 […]
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28.12.2022
5 Dangers of Being Uninsured
As a designer, protecting your business and livelihood is essential. One way to do this is by purchasing business insurance. This article from our partner, MFL, explains more. Unfortunately, many small business owners, including designers, may not see the value in investing in business insurance or simply believe ‘it will never happen to me’. They […]
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30.11.2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance: what does “Claims Made” mean?
One of the key differences between your Professional Indemnity Insurance and other policies that your company may have (i.e. Employer’s Liability or Public Liability) is that the cover is provided on a “Claims Made” basis. This article from our partner, MFL, explains more. What does “Claims Made” actually mean? When you receive a claim from […]
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05.11.2022
Professional Indemnity Insurance – What is it, and why do I need it?
You may be looking to set up your own design business after being employed by others, or you may be starting on your own, but among the first things that need to be considered is Professional Indemnity Insurance. In this article from our partner, MFL, Mark Philmore, Client Director explains more. What is it, and […]
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29.09.2022
Design Student Prize profiles: Interior Architecture & Design Students
Over the summer, we’ve celebrated 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 […]
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28.09.2022
Who owns the Intellectual Property created by design students?
In a slight twist on previous articles, CSD partner, MFL, shares a case study on a fictitious company called Nabbs & Co Ltd, a start-up product design business formed by former student, Des Ign, when he graduated straight out of university. Read on to find out more about Intellectual Property from the MFL team… The […]
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22.09.2022
CSD CEP Design Student Prize profiles: Sheffield Hallam University Graduates
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 CEP celebrations, we’re showcasing our talented CSD CEP Student Prize winners and their award-winning work. In this […]
Categories: Product design