Experience

British Design Fund

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair, British Design Fund

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  The British Design Fund - and, soon, the Scottish Design Fund - funds and supports well-designed, purpose-led products. Unique in our focus we now support around twenty of the most innovative enterprises in Great Britain

• Chairman

  • Mar 2017 - Present

• Design Director

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  The British Design Fund is a UK focused early stage investment fund, investing in and providing support for UK product design and manufacturing companies. It answers a real, and previously unmet need in the marketplace.



King's College London

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member of the 'Healthier Working Lives for Older Care-Workers' team

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Addressing the critical challenge of retaining and motivating the older workforce in the Care Home sector. Addressing the critical challenge of retaining and motivating the older workforce in the Care Home sector.



Falmouth University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Governor

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Proud to be part of the leading Arts and Design University in the UK - Falmouth has been ranked gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, the new classification of degree teaching standards. Only 43 universities were rated gold, out of 134. Proud to be part of the leading Arts and Design University in the UK - Falmouth has been ranked gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, the new classification of degree teaching standards. Only 43 universities were rated gold, out of 134.



Drum Design Awards

• Chairman

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2022

  The Drum Design Awards exclusively recognise great design being produced by agencies globally and give us the opportunity to see the very best design work rewarded. The Drum Design Awards exclusively recognise great design being produced by agencies globally and give us the opportunity to see the very best design work rewarded.



College of Design & Innovation, Tongji University

• Adjunct Professor of Design

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2022

  Working with the College to establish a Design Innovation Hub in London Working with the College to establish a Design Innovation Hub in London



MOBIE ( Ministry of Building Innovation & Education )

• Trustee

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2022

  George Clarke founded MOBIE in 2017 as an educational charity to train and inspire young people to innovate in the design and construction of HOMES in the UK and abroad. The charity’s purpose is to attract and inspire future creators of the Built Environment through exciting new technical and vocational courses and schools outreach. It is for younger generations to define how they want to live now and in the future and MOBIE will help them do it. George Clarke founded MOBIE in 2017 as an educational charity to train and inspire young people to innovate in the design and construction of HOMES in the UK and abroad. The charity’s purpose is to attract and inspire future creators of the Built Environment through exciting new technical and vocational courses and schools outreach. It is for younger generations to define how they want to live now and in the future and MOBIE will help them do it.



Design Age Accelerator

• Design Services

• Co-founder at Design Age Accelerator

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  I co-led the development of the prototype Design Age Accelerator with Julian Grice and design for ageing specialist, Future Public. The project had a single-minded vision - to help people live longer better lives through inspirational and effective design.This was the first project from the ‘Healthy Ageing by Design’ campaign funded by UKRI and supported by the Healthy Ageing Challenge.We co-designed the service with users and entrepreneurs exploring a healthy ageing design service for business. The prototype examined and developed a value proposition including the need for; a pioneer community of ‘age informed’ designers to advise solution providers; facilitated access to 'expert users' to enable solution providers to create higher performing products and services ; and a digital-platform proposition connecting a design-for-ageing community to commissioners.Through the Healthy Ageing by Design community - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-ageing-by-design/ - we will be showcasing opportunities for design-led innovation, encouraging an active conversation between stakeholders, entrepreneurs and designers.Find out more here: https://medium.com/healthy-ageing-by-design/design-accelerates-blog-3-acting-faster-251b247fbb33



Design Intelligence Award

• China
• Design Services

• Chair, UK Judges

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021

  Design Intelligence Awards – grow your business and build your brand in ChinaCalling UK entrepreneurs, innovators and designers – enter the Design Intelligence Awards by July 9th for an opportunity to win Gold Awards worth £115,000.We’re pleased to have been asked by the 2020 Design Intelligence Award UK Judges group to support the awards and share this opportunity with our community to support your growth and competitive advantage.Now in its fifth year, DIA, hosted by the renowned China Academy of Art, is one the worlds’ most prestigious awards programmes and last year UK product Hero Arm, by Open Bionics, one of only four British entries, scooped a Gold Award.British design and innovation is treated with huge respect in China and this is an exceptional opportunity for UK entrepreneurs to build their reputation and market share through; access to Chinese and Global decision-makers, investors and commissioners; use of the DIA hallmark recognised in Asian markets; increase exposure in Asia through a substantial marketing campaign; as well as scooping a generous cash prize.Finally, but by no means least, entry is free and easy with a simple form that takes around an hour to complete.So, if you’ve developed an innovative product or service that’s at prototype stage or launched, enter the DIA for the opportunity to access and increase awareness in the world’s fastest growing markets. The entry deadline is July 6th and the winners are announced on October 20th.To enter visit: https://en.di-award.org/ and 1/ simply click on the person icon on the right menu; 2/ click the Register button under the account information to set up an account and then; 3/ ADD your entry information. To find out the information you need to complete your entry check out the applicant registration instructions and Q&A at: https://cdn.di-award.org/data/article/file/2020/05/08/02_52_19_kyzpw5ipx7aeu22r.pdfjohn@britishdesignfund.co.uksee less



1418NOW

• Trustee

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2019

  14-18 NOW is a major cultural programme taking place across the United Kingdom to mark the centenary of the First World War.Extraordinary arts experiences connecting people with the First World War, including rolling out the Tower of London Poppies across the country and the multi award-winning 'We're here because ....' programme which commemorated the first day of the Battle of the Somme 14-18 NOW is a major cultural programme taking place across the United Kingdom to mark the centenary of the First World War.Extraordinary arts experiences connecting people with the First World War, including rolling out the Tower of London Poppies across the country and the multi award-winning 'We're here because ....' programme which commemorated the first day of the Battle of the Somme



BEDA - The Bureau of European Design Associations

• Belgium
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member/Vice President

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  BEDA exists to ensure permanent liaison between its Members and the authorities of the European Union in order to communicate and promote the value of design and innovation to the European economy. BEDA exists to ensure permanent liaison between its Members and the authorities of the European Union in order to communicate and promote the value of design and innovation to the European economy.



Design Council

• United Kingdom
• Design
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2016

  Led the Design Council through a period of significant transformation, from being funded by Government to being well on track to self-sustainability with a clear strategy for independence.Major experience gained in the public sphere, with Government and associated bodies, the architecture and built environment landscape, with the European Union and globally. Led the Design Council through a period of significant transformation, from being funded by Government to being well on track to self-sustainability with a clear strategy for independence.Major experience gained in the public sphere, with Government and associated bodies, the architecture and built environment landscape, with the European Union and globally.



holmes&marchant

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2012



Design Business Association (DBA)

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Nov 2003 - Nov 2008

  My involvement as a Director of the DBA led to my role as President for three years. My involvement as a Director of the DBA led to my role as President for three years.



Brand Union

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CEO

  • 2003 - 2008

  The Brand Union is a global brand agency with deep expertise in brand strategy, design, interaction, brand management and employee engagement. 500 people. 24 offices. Every major market. Part of WPP Group since 1986. The Brand Union is a global brand agency with deep expertise in brand strategy, design, interaction, brand management and employee engagement. 500 people. 24 offices. Every major market. Part of WPP Group since 1986.



Safeway Stores plc

• Head of Brand/design

  • 1992 - 1997