Design Thinking 101

Cat Drew is the chief design officer at the Design Council. We talk about the role and work of Design Council, systemic design, and the shifting role of design and government and communities. Listen in to learn more about: Design Council’s work The frameworks Design Council has developed The Design Economy How designers can learn from non-designers who are practicing design out in their local communities Asset-based design Speculative design Amble Harbour, a small fishing village in the UK Our Guest’s Bio Cat Drew is the Chief Design Officer at the Design Council where she brings together architecture and the built environment, public sector design and business innovation to support people in living healthier, happier and safer lives. Previously, Cat has held leadership positions at FutureGov and Uscreates, was a co-founder of the UK government’s Policy Lab, and combines 10 years of experience in government with an MA in Graphic Design. She speaks widely about the value of design and co-presents BBC Radio 4