If you’re catching up on Match of the Day on iPlayer, here’s a look back at where it all began… These classic BBC graphics by Colin Cheesman MSIA were created for Match of the Day and featured in Designers in Britain 7 (1971) #MatchOfTheDay #PremierLeague #garylinekar #MoTD

The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) is running a UK-wide survey to better understand how micro-credentials— accredited short courses—can support upskilling in the workforce. 👉 Take the survey here: forms.office.com/Pages/Response… #SkillsDevelopment #Upskilling #Microcredentials

🏅 Chartered status = global recognition for your design expertise. CSD is the only body licensed to award this honour. Ready to see if you qualify? csd.org.uk/about/genetic-… #CharteredDesigner #DesignCareer #ProfessionalDesigner

Did you know creativity is one of the 4 pillars of becoming a Chartered Designer? 🧠 Our CPSK™ framework = Creativity, Professionalism, Skills & Knowledge — and we celebrate it daily. Explore more: csd.org.uk/about/genetic-… #NationalCreativityDay

The QAA’s national survey on micro-credentials closes this Friday 6 June. 📝 Just 10 quick questions 🌐 Available in English and Welsh 🗓️ Closes Friday 6 June 👉 Take the survey now: forms.office.com/Pages/Response… #Upskilling #Microcredentials #SkillsDevelopment

Spotlight on CEP-validated courses at Singer Fashion Academy! The Professional Diploma in Fashion Design and Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design give students practical skills and globally recognised qualifications. Discover more: ow.ly/9mcF50W2F2O #CEPaccredited

David Hopwood MCSD is all set to present CSD’s CEP Student Prize awards to BA Product, Furniture, Ceramics + Automotive & Transport Design students at @uniofstaffs tomorrow 🎓 Good luck to all nominees! 👉 csd.org.uk/education/cour… #DesignEducation #StudentAwards #CSDCEP

“Design education must ensure the designers it educates are capable of gaining meaningful employment.” – Frank Peters, CSD Chief Executive That’s the mission behind our Course Endorsement Programme. Explore courses: csd.org.uk/resources/find… #HigherEducationDay #DesignEducation

Here’s a TheDesigner magazine cover from June 1976—bold colours, playful collage, and that unmistakable 70s charm. #design #graphicdesign #magazinecover #DesignHistory

The design profession is at a turning point — and this new report captures this change. From concept generation to workflow automation, AI is already reshaping how designers work across every discipline. Explore the full report: ow.ly/cK7S50W4Ol2 #CSD #CharteredDesigner

CSD was delighted to attend the World of Hospitality event at the Leysin campus, designed and delivered by students on the CEP Accredited programme at SHMS. #CharteredDesigner #DesignEducation #HospitalityDesign #WorldOfHospitality

From 1930 to today… ever wondered how CSD helped shape the story of design? Take a scroll through our interactive timeline to see key milestones, pioneering people, and design moments that made history. csd.org.uk/about/history/ #CSDarchive #DesignHistory

We’re revisiting one of our favourite blog features—Chartered Designer Lex Wilson MCSD and his incredible 3D typography. Lex shares how becoming a Chartered Designer shaped his creative journey and practice. Take another look: ow.ly/FxUG50W2FJ2 #CharteredDesigner

Painted buses – some designers’ views from TheDesigner magazine, 1974. From bold branding to playful pastiche, this feature asked: can public transport also be public art? #DesignHistory #GraphicDesign #TransportDesign

Today’s #CSDarchive is a radiant gem – the Duracell Durabeam - from TheDesigner magazine, November 1985. How many of you still have one of these? #DesignHistory #SummerSolstice #TheDesigner

Your design career doesn’t stand still, and neither should your development. Explore the CPD toolkit available to all CSD members and take charge of your professional journey. csd.org.uk/members-area/c… #ProfessionalDesigner #CPD #CSDmembers #DesignCareers

It’s #CameraDay, so we’re shining a light on design behind the lens. Here’s the iconic Brownie camera, featured in Designers in Britain No.6 (1964), designed by none other than Sir Kenneth Grange CBE PPCSD RDI for Kodak. #productdesign #kodakbrownie #photography

The DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025 are open for one more week, with a new closing date: 7 July (HK time). 🔗 Submit here: dfaa.dfaawards.com/en/online_subm… #DFAAwards #DesignForAsia #HKdesign #OpenCall #DesignAwards

From the archives: Last Word by Paul Hogarth, published in The Designer magazine, 1966. A satirical snapshot of creative life from one of Britain’s great illustrators. #csdArchive #TheDesigner #PaulHogarth #DesignHeritage #BritishDesign #1960sIllustration

Happy American Independence Day to all of our members in the USA! 🇺🇸🎆 #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly