Projects
On this page you will currently find the projects that were set for the 2007/08 Design Directions scheme. This is for information only and the projects for the 2008/09 scheme will be posted on this page in early August 2008.
In the meantime, should you want to view the project briefs currently on this page, these can be downloaded by clicking the link to the approriate project page in the right hand navigation bar.
If you want the complete set in one document use the link directly below.
Many of the projects also have resource material which is available by using the link on the project pages.
Design for Living projects
Four of the 2007/08 projects were undertaken in
collaboration with NESTA to explore the role of design in response to key
challenges in contemporary life:
2006/07 projects
Take a look at winners featured in the 2007 online exhibition to see what caught the judges' eyes last year.
2006/07 online exhibition website
Judging process
The RSA appoints a different judging panel for each Design Directions project, usually comprising a chair selected from the RSA Council or the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry, together with design professionals and other experts, design educators and representatives of the sponsoring organisations.
Sponsors
Design Directions is funded by a generous network of sponsors who support the aims and ambitions of the Design Directions scheme and to whom we are extremely grateful.