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The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
The Designs Act 1949 allows us to give directions in some areas, so that we can react quickly to change.
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
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.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
Asking questions users understand so they can give you the information you need.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Results of past design and design right decisions issued by us since 2013.
The characteristics of a good service, including making things as clear and straightforward as possible for users.
How to use an interrupted time series to evaluate your digital health product.
Introduction to content design.
Find registered designs in the UK
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
The design community is for anyone who wants to discuss and learn about the role of design in government.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
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