Its designers use well-established practices like research, creativity and experimentation derived from the rich and diverse heritage of British design industries. But they have also developed new forms of design practice that respond to the particular needs of governments. These include futures design to help re-frame policy problems so that government intent can be delivered, systems thinking to understand and shape complex operating environments, and citizen-centred design enabling the public to get what they need.

In a world where all governments are facing difficult challenges, design is becoming an increasingly important tool for public administrations to navigate complexity and systematically reduce uncertainty.

Serious gaming to save the planet  

During London Design Biennale, come and join this ‘Live Pavilion’ and play a 'serious game' to find out how gaming mechanisms can be used to design public policies and services for tackling climate change. ‘Co-designing’ public policies and services can be tricky because there are many different and important voices.  Therefore governments are finding innovative ways for citizens to get involved with the conversation about how our communities might work and live together in the future. This immersive and fun experience will enable visitors to explore designing public policy that works for everyone…including the planet!