Design Insights

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 […]

We spoke to Mark, a product designer who works in London, about his career, the challenges he’s faced, and what he sees as the future of his sector. Q: Please introduce yourself! A: I was fascinated with the role that physical prototyping and modelmaking plays in the design process, so I got my first job […]

Sam is Director and Design Lead at Newman Gauge. She spoke to us about her journey in the design industry. Q: Please introduce yourself! A: I am an eternal daydreamer and love problem solving – I always have! I am inspired by everything. I love nature, fantasy art and unusual textures. I regularly look at […]

In 2017, we announced the launch of a new bespoke, value-driven approach to Professional Indemnity Insurance and the associated products for designers and design businesses. We are now pleased to say that our members can access a comprehensive range of insurance products and services to meet their requirements through our partnership with McParland Finn Ltd […]

We reached out to Ben Backhouse MCSD, an interior designer based in Dubai, to find out about his career in interior design and what he thinks is the way forward for the sector. Q: Please introduce yourself! A: My name is Ben Backhouse and I have been Head of Interior Design at Pace for the […]

We caught up with Denis Mallet MCSD, who works in London, to find out about his philosophy on brand design and what advice he’d give to someone just starting out in the field. Q: Please introduce yourself! A: I am a branding designer and art director. I’ve been running the DM Workroom studio in London […]