The real work experiences initial aim was to open design graduates’ eyes to the opportunity of using their skills outside of traditional design roles, and to see the social benefits of its application within the public sector.

Concurrently, the programme aims to educate public sector bodies on the skills and value designers can bring to their organisations. We are currently developing a training model that will support this type of learning for both design students and graduates, as well as organisations.

The Real Work Experience website has more information about the story behind this idea and for more information about its future please contact me on: cassie.robinson at thinkpublic