The following are the sponsors and supporters of this year's RSA Design Directions 2008/09 scheme. We extend our sincere thanks to them as their involvement allows us to encourage and support students at the very beginning of their careers. The diversity of supporters and the extent of their commitment to design excellence is testament not only to RSA Design Directions and its aims but to the energy, vision and enterprise of the trusts, businesses and individuals that make such a programme possible.