Design Commission for Wales
About Us
Who We Are
The Design Commission for Wales is a national organisation which was established in 2002 and is core funded by the National Assembly for Wales.
We are one of four UK Commissions established to champion good design and a high quality built environment.
Why Design Matters:
Design Quality is not just about the external appearance of buildings and their surroundings.
What is Design ?
Design is a process of analysis and synthesis: analysing, identifying and diagnosing problems and barriers, then solving them through critique, research, development and testing to create innovative processes, products, services and tools.
Design is a creative means by which to realise innovation and add value.
Design for the built environment plays a key role in economic growth and in raising the quality of the places where we live and work and therefore our daily lives.
Quality is not just about the external appearance of buildings and their surroundings.
Quality includes fitness for purpose, environmental performance, social and economic sustainability, responsiveness to user needs and the aspirations of the local and national community.
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