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The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Asking questions users understand so they can give you the information you need.
The Designs Act 1949 allows us to give directions in some areas, so that we can react quickly to change.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
What data is and how to use it, in its various forms, to inform the design and running of a service.
How to test your service for different browsers and devices: user needs, verified browsers, adapting to change.
'Manual for streets' explains how to design, construct, adopt and maintain new and existing residential streets.
The characteristics of a good service, including making things as clear and straightforward as possible for users.
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
Results of past design and design right decisions issued by us since 2013.
Find registered designs in the UK
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Introduction to content design.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
'Manual for streets 2' expands on the design advice in 'Manual for Streets 1' to include how to plan and improve busy urban and rural streets.
Naming, structuring and scoping your service, prototyping, using design patterns and design training.
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs.
We are seeking views on this draft guidance for awarding organisations on producing accessible assessments – including exams.
Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
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