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Design is the practice and process through which society, governments and businesses set about the task of meeting both existing and future unmet needs of planet Earth, mankind and all living things.

The IET/Fashion District Manufacturing Futures Prize

Did you know that engineering is behind everything we touch and use? This even includes the clothes that we wear.

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What does ‘Design is everything’ mean?

Read responses from a variety of different experts on what this phrase means to them.
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Exemplars of good design

Inspirational designers and examples of inspired design.
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The increasing value of design

This thought piece seeks to inspire, inform and influence engineers, designers, business owners, politicians, educators, and consumers on the importance of design.
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Get involved

Calling all those involved in design to celebrate design of all types – engineering, product, UX, software, systems etc.
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IET EngShorts: Is design everything?

How important is design in helping society, governments and business engineer a better world?

To answer the unmet needs of society, creativity, innovation and invention play a vital role in finding solutions. Businesses which adopt design as a strategy are more successful. However, not enough businesses are applying design thinking and many more are needed.