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| Design Council |
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The Design Council's continuing purpose is to inspire the best use of design by the UK, in the world context, to improve prosperity and well-being. Underpinning our purpose are core values which demonstrate; purposefulness, imagination, learning, care and pride. Our goal is that by 2003 influential organisations in business, education and government will be championing effective design. |
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www.design-council.org.uk |
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The British Council
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The purpose of The British Council is to enhance the reputation of the United Kingdom in the world as a valued partner, by creating an opportunity for people worldwide. The Design Department runs a programme of exhibitions, seminars and workshops overseas and study programmes in the UK on a wide variety of design disciplines to promote British design internationally. |
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www.britishcouncil.org |
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| European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers |
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The European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM) represents the ten leading PVC manufacturers that together produce over 95% of Western Europe's PVC resin. Its PVC for Life and Living programme encourages designers to take a fresh look at the material and create innovative designs for the new century that highlight the aesthetic qualities and benefits of working in PVC. ECVM supports the realisation of creative potential through Design-Nation. |
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www.ecvm.org |
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| Metropolis |
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Metropolis is one of London's leading property developers - creating individually designed contemporary houses and apartments in central locations, from Notting Hill to Clerkenwell, Soho to Borough. As part of its core commitment to all aspects of leading-edge design, Metropolis supports and promotes up-and-coming architects, designers and artists and is delighted to sponsor key industry initiatives such as Design-Nation. |
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www.metropolis.uk.com |
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| British Telecommunications plc |
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As a major user of design in the UK, BT considers it important to support the broad spectrum of new design and creative talent emerging from colleges and universities each year. By sponsoring student competitions and new graduate exhibitions we aim to promote and encourage design excellence and to maintain the high standards of professional design practice. In doing so, BT sees this as an investment toward future business competitiveness and success, both for us and for the general good. |
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www.bt.com |
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John Lewis Partnership
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Good design plays an essential part in all aspects of John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets. The Partnership has a track record of innovation and support for young and established designers, artists and architects. Whether it is developing new retail lines for sale, working with town planners or leading innovation in fabric printing and weaving, the John Lewis Partnership remains committed to both the commercial and wider benefits of doing it better - by design. |
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The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
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The Drapers' Company of the City of London |
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Founded over 600 years ago, the Drapers' Company from the first not only regulated the woollen cloth trade, from which it took its name, in the City of London, but it was also a benevolent institution helping those who fell into distress.Today the trading role has ceased and the principal role of the Company is the administration of the many Charitable Trusts which have been left in its care over the centuries. These Trusts support the elderly, the poor and the education and well being of young people. |
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| The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers |
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The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers is the 83rd Livery Company of the City of London and only the sixth to be formed since the reign of Queen Anne. Membership is restricted to those working within the Furniture Industry. Skill and innovation throughout the trade are encouraged by the Company's Awards and recognised by its Guild Marks. |
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www.furnituremakers.org.uk |
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The Haberdashers Company |
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The Company was founded in the 14th Century and is one of the 'Great Twelve' Livery Companies of the City of London. Besides being closely involved with its eight schools, it has a strong tradition of support for charitable causes. Help has been provided from the Thomas Arno Bequest, one of whose aims is to help young British people start their own businesses. |
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www.haberdashers.co.uk |
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| The Worshipful Company of Pewterers |
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Founded in 1348, The Worshipful Company of Pewterers continues to play an active role in support of the pewter trade and, in particular the encouragement of new designs in the pewter industry. Its annual Pewter Live competition attracts entries from selected colleges and universities throughout the UK and many of the winning student designs are subsequently manufactured and sold through retail outlets. |
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| The Weavers' Company |
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A City of London Livery Company, established in 1155, the Company aims today, through its Textile Education Fund, to build on nearly nine centuries of involvement with woven textiles by promoting and encouraging textile education through the provision of scholarships and the assistance of textile educational establishments, as well as recognising and rewarding achievement and merit at all levels of occupation in the British textile industry. |
