DS MEMBERSHIP

DS Mentorship Programme: New Cycle Launching Soon!

The Design Society Mentorship Programme wraps up its second successful year — and we're gearing up for the 2025–26 edition, launching this September! Open to all members, the programme connects early-career researchers, PhD students, and seasoned professionals for meaningful growth and collaboration. Apply by 15 August 2025!

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The Scottish Design Workshop (SDW)

Join us for the Scottish Design Workshop 2025, inviting academics, practitioners, and others to discuss design and engineering issues. This one-day event will focus on the development of joint research proposals to tackle the most urgent and systemic challenges of today.

In Memoriam: Umberto Cugini

Umberto Cugini 1941-2021: The Design Society sadly announces the passing of Prof. Umberto Cugini, well-known by many DS members for his active role in the world of engineering design and ICT technologies.

Data Informed Design

Our newest Special Interest Group (SIG) - Data Informed Design

The Design Society on Social Media

Increase your networking abilities by joining us on our social media platforms.

Survey on Design Co-creation and Elderly

Support this research work if you have experience as a professional working in the field of Design.

WIE TALK SERIES

Engineering with Empathy: Lessons from a Cross-Disciplinary Career

The Design Society has launched a series of online talks to encourage women to explore opportunities in engineering and foster diversity and equality. Our next talk is by Malin Hane Hagström and can be watched LIVE on 30 April 2025.

Design Society UK Members - Income Tax Relief

The Design Society (DS) has been approved by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs under Section 344 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 allowing UK taxpayers to claim tax relief on professional membership fees.

AFRICA-DESIGN

AFRICA-DESIGN is a Design Society initiative to build a network of design researchers, educators, and practitioners based in African countries with particular emphasis on design for sustainable development.

Design Education SIG report on Digital Solutions for Design Education

This report is formed from the discussion of the panel session on Digital Solutions for Design Education which took place at the International Conference on Engineering Design 2023 at the Université de Bordeaux, France on Friday 28th July 2023.