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Mushroom couture, cutting patterns like a pro and a 3D printing competition

In a bid to reduce global electronic waste, Fairphone has created a smartphone that owners can repair themselves. What makes its technology so sustainable?

Formed by a partnership of creative industry leaders, the Northern Creative Corridor (NCC) coalition aims to “unlock the huge potential in the North of England’…

In response to the prime minister’s U-turn on net zero targets, Design Council chief design officer Cat Drew discusses how design can help us move faster rather than slower.

Design Council chief design officer Cat Drew explains the themes and topics in this year’s Design for Planet festival.

Our design picks this month include a festival of design in Margate, a book about the design evolution of the computer, and kids’ design activities taking place from Dundee to London.

Our picks this month include a festival in Birmingham, the fourth London Design Biennale, a book on the history of dyes and a digital experience celebrating the Minimoog.

The design industry has declared a climate emergency. Design Declares organiser Alexie Sommer explains the background to the launch.

The UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a call for views on the countrys designs framework.

We are carrying out a call for views as part of a review of the designs system to make sure it remains fit for the future.