The centre is endowed by the Helen Hamlyn Trust with a remit to encourage design that improves people’s lives. Its social mission explores in particular inclusive design, design for patient safety and workplace design, and its knowledge transfer activities look at how these areas translate into innovation for business.

The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design works with four design communities – students, new graduates, professionals in industry and academics – in response to the commitment in the Royal College of Art's Charter to advance learning, knowledge and professional competence in relation to 'social developments'.

Visit the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design website for more information about our activities.