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View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Guidance documents and tools to help with the design and construction of school and further education college buildings and grounds.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have protected their designs to help create value from their ideas.
Use this form to request a certified copy of a design.
Find registered designs in the UK
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Every design task is critical at HS2 and every design discipline is covered in our interpretation of design, set out in 'HS2 Design Vision'.
Evaluation and case studies from the first phase of our design code pilots.
Design your service using GOV.UK styles, components and patterns.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
The musculoskeletal disorders risk reduction through design award aims to inspire employers to make changes that reduce the risks of harm to their workers
The Office for Place will help shift how the planning system is used, as a shield against the worst to its future role as a champion of the best.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
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