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RDInsights: John McConnell

Video

18 Jan 2023

John McConnell RDI, in conversation with Mike Dempsey RDI about his long career as a leading light in the world of graphic design, his thirty-one years as director of Pentagram Design and the complexity of coordinating large corporate projects.

RDInsights: Kim Colin

Video

29 Oct 2018

In his latest interview, Mike talks to architect and product designer, Kim Colin about her early life and career in a male-dominated profession.

Conflict and Cucumbers (with a pinch of salt)

Blog

18 Dec 2017

Charlie Paton Chris Rothera

Charlie Paton RDI discusses the development of the first self-sufficient Seawater Greenhouse in the Horn of Africa.

Driving innovation through design

Blog

04 Dec 2017

Sevra Davis

The newly released Industrial Strategy sets out a vision for building an economy and industry fit for the future; design should be a driving force in delivering this vision.

New names join Vivienne Westwood, Brian Eno and Jonathan Ive as Royal Designers for Industry

Press release

23 Nov 2017

Three leading designers have been elected to join creatives as diverse as Vivienne Westwood, Brian Eno and iPhone inventor Jonathan Ive as prestigious Royal Designers for Industry.

RDInsights: Patrick Woodroffe

Video

06 Jul 2017

Lighting designer and RDI award winner Patrick Woodroffe OBE speaks to fellow RDI Mike Dempsey. He was made a Royal Designer for Industry in 2013 for Designing with Light.

Speech at the 80th birthday party of The Royal Designers for Industry

Article

30 Nov 2016

Christopher Frayling's speech from the 30 November 2016, at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the RDI.

Blog: Two new schools join the RSA Family of Academies

Blog

14 Jan 2016

Alison Critchley

On 1 January 2016, two new schools, Abbeywood First School and Church Hill Middle School, both based in Redditch, joined the RSA Family of Academies, expanding the Family to seven schools.

Announcing 8 new Royal Designers for Industry

Blog

26 Nov 2015

Melanie Andrews

Five of the UK’s best designers are to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to design and society by becoming Royal Designers for Industry (RDI) at an award ceremony to be held at the RSA on Thursday 26 November 2015.