Who we are
About the Design Society
The Design Society is an association of individuals across the world, who deeply care about design. We are an international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation.
Who we are
Who we are
President's Welcome
The Design Society is an international non-governmental, non-profit organisation of design scientists, practitioners and educators.
Who we are
A Bit of History
The Design Society was formed in 2000 building upon WDK's foundation of 15 ICED conferences, 26 major publications and more than 60 workshops on a wide range of topics...
Organisation
Organisation
Board of Management
Board of Management is the Governing Body of the Society and is responsible for managing all business of the Society
Organisation
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board advises, guides and supports the Board of Management in developing and furthering the aim and objectives of the Society.
Organisation
Committees
Since 2018, the Design Society has strengthened its operations by establishing a number of Committees. These Committees comprise mainly current and past members of the AB, but also some members, with no formal role in the BM/AB structure.
Organisation
Constitution
Organisation
Design Society Accounts and Annual Return
As a UK Charity, the Design Society is required to submit a copy of its annual accounts and an external scrutiny report to the Scottish charity regulator OSCR.
Honours
Honours
Honorary fellows
An Honorary Fellow is an individual recognised by the Society to have rendered outstanding services to the Society or to the design community in general, due regard being paid to the fact that this is the highest honour the Society can bestow.
Honours
Fellows
A Fellow is a Full Design Society Member, recognised by the Society to have made a truly significant contribution to the Society and its aims and objectives.