Design resources
Value of design fact finder: a resource for designers to make a business case for design www.designfactfinder.co.uk
London Design Festival: get inspiration from the world of product, furniture, fashion and lighting design www.londondesignfestival.com
Organisations
Great directory of design industry resources www.designcouncil.org.uk/en/Directory-Listings/
BDI Design company directory and good design industry information www.britishdesigninnovation.org
Business Link: free business advice and events www.businesslink.gov.uk
Chartered Society of Designers (CSD): organisation for UK design excellence www.csd.org.uk
Hiddern Art: supporting designer-makers at the beginning of their career www.hiddenart.com
Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS): free resource about UK manufacturing www.mas.dti.gov.uk
Forums
More Inspiration: great hub for new technology and product examples http://moreinspiration.com/Default.aspx
Product Design Forums: open forum and discussion for product designers www.productdesignforums.com
South West Design Forum: regional forum for designers in the South West www.swdf.co.uk
Design Boom: design examples for inspiration www.designboom.com
Eng-Tips: technical advice and discussion www.eng-tips.com
Fast Company: technology and innovation news forum www.fastcompany.com
TED Ideas worth spreading: inspiring talks, new technology, global issues, discussion and blog www.ted.com
Ideation
Ideo MethodDeck: popular thought-provoking design tool with an emphasis on user-needs www.ideo.com/work/item/method-cards