The Design Council’s latest report, Design Economy 2018, aims to demonstrate and measure the impact of design as a driver for growth and innovation to create significant value for the UK economy.
Findings from the report reveal a link between firms’ investment in design and their investment in R&D, which leads to innovation and the creation of value.
The report reveals a positive correlation between integration of design and a firm’s propensity for innovation.
Read more at smartspecialisationhub.org.