Delighted to support @DesignCouncil’s Design Economy as they make the most comprehensive picture of the design sector in the UK. Take the survey to help make it as representative as possible: bit.ly/34rB283 #designeconomy #valueofdesign

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Future Observatory’s Design Ecosystem Fellowships will identify and map transformative design ecosystems in the UK that support environmental sustainability, circular economies and waste reduction. futureobservatory.org/research/ecosy…

Very proud of my sister Nell, whose work is now being sold through Portscatho’s wonderful Harbour Gallery. Go see! theharbourgallery.co.uk/nell-kerr/

FREE EXHIBITION: part of the brilliant programme delivered by #FutureObservatory, led by Arts and Humanities Research Council and @designmuseum: the Researchers in Residence: Restore exhibition. designmuseum.org/learning-and-r…

End of an era. Many many congratulations, Paul, and thank you for representing AHRC and its support for design research so brilliantly.

📢NEWS📢 Our research department Future Observatory will be at the heart of a new £25m programme using the power of #design to tackle climate challenges, funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council and delivered in partnership with the Design Museum bit.ly/3nBCYAS

The programme will benefit over 100 universities & 75 industry and local authority partners and will catalyse the transition to net zero and a green economy #FutureObservatory #NetZeroWeek bit.ly/3nBCYAS

Absolutely delighted to be able to share this news at last. The wonderful Justin McGuirk is leading such a brilliant team at Future Observatory, and I urge any design researchers who want to help build an inclusive, just, green future to get involved

#FastStart Innovation funding competition. Up to £50k for innovative ideas in #NetZero + reducing environmental impact & self-driven healthcare + mental wellbeing. Recorded briefing now online. Live Q&A online session - 10am today. Join here bit.ly/3cnklhJ

Apply for funding to explore the impact of arts and humanities research on disability-inclusive sustainable global development. Deadline to apply 22 September - orlo.uk/rhU7c

Join Design Hive - A landmark new collaboration platform from @KTNUK - connecting innovators and design for positive change. Please retweet and register here: designinnovationnetwork.ktn-uk.org #DesignHive #Design #Innovation

Wondering where you will be based as an ARIA Programme Director? As an ARIA PD, you'll spend a chunk of time each month at ARIA's HQ in London - giving you time to connect with your peer group of founding PDs and to draw on advice from our leadership and technical teams.

Just hosted a fabulous conversation about green product labelling. Lovely to talk to @tmsophie BSI UK Harry Kerr Hugo Jamson about the Design Council Swingtag and how we can think about it today. More soon on this. #designforplanet bit.ly/DC-swing-tag

Join @KTNUK for Ignite Labs X BridgeAI event series to unlock your business potential with AI. Empower your business with design thinking, overcome AI implementation barriers, secure funding and join a community of innovators. Express your interest now: iuk.ktn-uk.org/events/ignite-…

Are you an #innovator looking to make a real #impact at the #product, #process and #systemic level? Are you looking to embed #design in your organisation and learn from sector experts? Watch and sign up here 👇 iuk.ktn-uk.org/events/design-…

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: new twin round of Design Foundations - up to £80k for open call and Net Zero Living-themed projects. Register for the briefing here: iuk.ktn-uk.org/events/design-…

A brand new website for Future Observatory futureobservatory.org

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