Organised by The Design and Technology Association and Seymourpowell and supported by The James Dyson Foundation, The Design Museum and The Design Council, the panel discussion ‘Is creative Britain in reverse? ‘ took place on the 12th July in London.
Deyan Sudjic, Ellen MacArthur, Ajaz Ahmed, Dick Powell and other leading figures discussed the threatened state of design and technology education in Britain’s schools and universities, its contribution to successful business, and its role in supporting the UK Economy.
The discussion was prompted by the coalition Government’s education reform agenda, which could see Design &Technology (D&T) being removed as a compulsory subject for all pupils from age 5 to 14.
On the night, this short video was shown featuring contributions from designer Sir James Dyson, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, former Rolls Royce CEO Sir John Rose, Jaguar Land Rover Design Director Ian Callum, Design Council Chief Executive David Kester, and other leading figures from across from across business and industry.
How do you feel about the possibility that Design & Technology (D&T) could no longer be a compulsory subject in the UK’s national curriculum? What effect would the removal of D&T from the curriculum have on Britain’s creative output. I’d love to hear your views on this!!