The Design Commission for Wales (DCFW Ltd) is the national advisory body for the promotion of design excellence across Wales’ built environment, set up by the Welsh Government to help make Wales a better place for everyone.
Our role is to advance good design across all sectors, for our places, buildings and public spaces, and to communicate the benefits of good design everywhere for everybody, supported by our panel of 35 independent, leading built environment professionals.
We work with the Welsh Government to develop design-related policy, and support local authorities, developers and built environment professionals to deliver well-designed places.
We support continuous professional development in design and placemaking with training and events, unique cross-disciplinary built-environment networks, and expert guidance.
Our expert services and peer-led Design Review strengthen large or small developments at all stages: from proposals for industrial units to local masterplans and from development briefs for new neighbourhoods to long-term national transport and energy infrastructure.
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Board & staff
Meet our Chair and Board of Directors along with our Staff Team.
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Design review panel
The Design Commission for Wales Design Review Panel holds more than 30 independent built environment experts.
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Why design matters
Design affects all of us every day. Good design makes everything easier, safer and more attractive for everyone.