The 'Design Lives Here' scheme is open to anyone in and around the city who champions design within their work - including designers, design-centred businesses, or those who support design by hiring designers, implementing design-thinking in decision making, and more.
In joining, supporters must demonstrate their commitment to the 'Design Lives Here' Charter which supports passionate design endeavours, community wealth building and design education.
'Design Lives Here' Charter
In applying to 'Design Lives Here', applicants must demonstrate your commitment to the six charter principles:
- Raise awareness of UNESCO City of Design Dundee
- Practice responsible consumption and production methods
- Promote, champion and collaborate with local design talent
- Grow your knowledge and understanding of design by learning from others, locally and internationally
- Show a passion for design that engages people
- Support the local creative economy through the principles of community wealth building