Design in Action

A brief video introduction to AHRC Knowledge Exchange Hub for the Creative Economy, Design in Action.
DiA is a Knowledge Exchange research project that spans six Scottish institutions. We are undertaking groundbreaking research in the areas of the circular economy, crypto currencies, IP and business models. See information on some of our publications here.
A talking-heads video of DiA partners, including Sebastian Conran, Director of V&A Museum of Design Dundee, Philip Long discussing how Design in Action could assist with delivering design as a process for innovation in business.
Listen to Hollywood star Brian Cox describe the Design in Action project and the benefits that design-led business innovation can have for the economy.

Final Report

12 December 2016

Our closing report 'Design in Action: a new economy of knowledge exchange' draws together many of the lessons we have learned and just some of the knowledge we have gained, and is now available to read and share.

Connecting to Innovate Report

20 April 2016

We are pleased to announce the release of “Connecting to Innovate”, a preliminary report on the achievements of the AHRC knowledge exchange hubs for the creative economy.

BAUM Launch Event at University of Dundee

22 January 2016

We were proud to host local schools to the University of Dundee to play and hear about the development of A Fox Wot I Drew's recently-launched mobile game BAUM.

About Us

DiA is an AHRC Knowledge Exchange hub working towards understanding and embedding design-led business innovation for the benefit of the Scottish economy.

Chiasma Home

'Ideas at the point of creation'. Find out more about what a Chiasma is and how it could help spark a new business opportunity for you.

Events

DiA have an extensive programme of events lined-up around ideation, design-thinking and networking. Get involved.

News Home

DiA has a talented team working around the promotion of design-led business innovation. Hear from our team and associates directly from their DiA blogs.