The webcast of the ‘Design beyond the recession’ debate is now available to view. The debate was organised to launch the findings of our recent national survey of the UK design industry. To watch the webcast and find out more about our research, visit www.designcouncil.org.uk/industryresearch.

To join the debate online, visit the discussion section of our Facebook page or Linkedin group and let us know what you think about each of the motions.

Digital design specialist Simon Waterfall was our compere for the debate and the pairs of speakers debating the motions were celebrated product and furniture designer Tom Dixon and creative industries number cruncher Mandy Merron (speaking on ‘Recessions are good news in disguise for designers’); design business advisor Shan Preddy and retail design specialist Callum Lumsden (speaking on ‘Networks are fine but they won’t keep me in business’); and graphics grandees Mike Dempsey and Brian Webb (speaking on ‘Tighter finances mean more on the job training and that’s a good thing’)