The UK is renowned for innovative design across disciplines ranging from graphic, digital and multimedia through to industrial and interior design.
The aesthetic techniques, practicality and creativity used in design combine to improve our lives. Design contributes £6.3billion to the UK economy and employs more than 180,000 people, of which 34% are self employed.
Product and industrial design are complimentary disciplines, working closely together. Industrial design concentrates more on engineering and technical solution, while product design is concerned with the form and function of everyday items.