Designs of the Time

The first Dott was held in the North East of England during 2007, led by Programme Director John Thackara.

Led by Matt Hocking of Leap Media, the project aimed to encourage creative thinking, raise environmental awareness and throw innovative ideas into the way we approach a more sustainable future.

From Cornwall with Love focused on both products by local designers and makers as well as food produce, seeking to increase their availability and visibility.

Targeting groups at real or perceived risk of redundancy, New Work sought to improve signposting to new employment opportunities relevant to the economy and society of 21st-century Cornwall.

The project focused on boosting future employment opportunities by improving awareness of and signposting to new jobs.

The Serious Play project set out to inspire the next generation by putting this energy to positive use in these energy-hungry times.

Mike Hawes of Mor Design Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine was senior producing this project.

Big Design Challenge Archived 2011-11-24 at the Wayback Machine was subsequently selected by NESTA to be part of its Creative Councils programme.