Design Council research shows design as force for economic growth

Posted on 27 Oct 2015 by The Manufacturer

The contribution and value of design across the UK economy in 2013 was £71.7bn in gross value added (GVA).

The Design Economy 2015 research explores the value contributed by designers working in both design-specific and non-design industries. This definition more accurately represents the benefits and contribution design makes – the ‘design economy’. The report, endorsed by the government, shows that in 2013 the design economy generated £71.7bn in gross value added (GVA), accounting for 7.2%…

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