Eight Decades of British Design

For the past eight decades, British design has shaped how we live, work, and express ourselves. From Margaret Calvert and Jock Kinneir’s iconic road signs to Vivienne Westwood’s punk revolution, James Dyson’s radical reinventions, and Zaha Hadid’s bold architecture, British design has continuously pushed boundaries. At the heart stands the Design Council, the UK’s champion for design, shaping policy, driving innovation, and highlighting design’s role in public life. Eight Decades of British Design presents a richly layered portrait of an industry in perpetual evolution with insights from leading voices, including Deyan Sudjic, Penny Sparke, Max Fraser, and Priya Khanchandani.