The Design Hub | Season 2 - Episode 5 🎙️
We’re joined by Thomas Lemon, StudIED, award-winning Product Design Engineering student at Loughborough University and winner of the Geoff Kirk Young Members’ Award at last year’s IED AGM.
Listen now:
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It’s British Science Week here in the UK.
A great time to celebrate the role science, engineering and design play in shaping the world around us.
It’s also a chance to recognise the people behind the ideas, research and innovation that keep the field moving forward.
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Good engineering design rarely happens in a straight line.
Ideas are explored, tested, refined, and improved. That process is what turns a concept into something that works in the real world.
We support professionals working across engineering and product design.
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Nominations are open for the 2026 awards from the Society for the Environment.
Environmental Professional of the Year and Rising Star could be won by a CEnv, REnvP or REnvTech.
Free to enter, including self-nominations.
Could 2026 be your year?
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The strongest professionals do not just do good work.
They hold themselves to higher standards, continue learning, and take responsibility for the impact of their creations. That mindset is what moves engineering forward.
See how engineers turn that mindset into formal recognition: www.ied.org.uk
Ever notice how your zipper just… works?
It seems simple but every tooth and slider is designed to close smoothly. It is a tiny triumph of engineering.
Engineering is everywhere even in small things we take for granted.
What’s your favourite everyday gadget that is secretly engineering genius?
Looking for some good reading in the new year to stay connected with what’s happening across the engineering world?
The Engineering Designer magazine shares articles, insights, and perspectives from across the profession.
Explore the latest articles: engineering-designer.com/researchers-...
Engineering works best when ideas are shared, challenged, and improved together.
Collaboration is not just a nice-to-have, it is how problems get solved, designs get better, and learning happens faster.
Even small conversations can spark big improvements.
IED will close for the Christmas period on Christmas Eve at midday. During this time, our office and phone lines will be unavailable, and any enquiries received will be picked up as soon as we return. We’ll reopen on 5 January at 9am.
Design thinking keeps engineering and design exciting. It’s about curiosity, quick testing, and ideas that help people. At the IED, we see how this mindset drives real progress. Whether you’re part of our community or beyond it, how does design thinking shape your work?
Engineering Technician registration recognises real-world technical skill and practical problem solving. If you work in design support, CAD or hands-on engineering, EngTech can help you gain the professional recognition you deserve.
Today is Protecting our Planet Day. A good reminder that small choices add up. Engineers, designers, and environmental professionals play a big part in protecting our future, and SocEnv helps keep sustainability at the core. Choose wisely and look after our planet. 🌍
Engineers have developed 3D-printed structures that transform from flat to curved in space using low-energy polymerization. A smarter way to deploy large satellite components. Read more → engineering-designer.com/morphing-3d-...
Professional Development Tip.
Progress in engineering and design grows through consistent learning. Set one clear goal each month and build momentum through small steps. Steady improvement strengthens your skills and opens new opportunities.
It’s National Engineering Day! 🎉
A day to celebrate the creativity, curiosity, and innovation that drive engineering and design forward. Here’s to the thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers shaping the future. 🌍
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Calling young designers aged 14–24! Enter the QEPrize Design Competition to create a trophy that captures the spirit of engineering. The winning design will be presented in London and displayed at the Science Museum.
“It introduces young people to engineering ways of thinking.” — Sir Ian Blatchford
Check out this article from Engineering Designer: “Designing immersive learning to inspire girls in technology.”
Explore how XR and co-design are reshaping tech education — and find more like it here: engineering-designer.com/designing-im...
#Engineering #Design #Education #IED
Engineers never really stop learning. Each step forward teaches something new, from unexpected challenges to moments of creativity. At IED, we believe that continual learning keeps ideas fresh and innovation moving forward.
Stop designing in a vacuum. Master Human-Centered Design for better medical devices at our upcoming webinar! Learn how to prioritize the user.
🗓️ Oct 29, 6:00 PM GMT. Register now!
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Today is World Standards Day 2025 🌍
Standards are everywhere, quietly shaping the things we take for granted. Engineers and designers rely on them every day to turn ideas into solutions that really work. Precision, teamwork, and consistency make progress possible.
Ready to certify your CAD mastery?
We offer two grades of Professional CAD Registration (RCADMan & RCP) to formally recognize your expertise, from practitioner to manager level. Stop underestimating your skills!
Get registered: www.ied.org.uk/professional...
Engineering is more than a profession. It is a community.
At IED, we connect, support, and inspire one another to grow as professionals and as individuals. Together, we are building ideas that matter.
Discover the strength of our community today and be part of the journey.
Every day life is full of designs we barely notice until they don’t quite work. If you could take one object and redesign it to be smarter, simpler, or just less frustrating, what would it be?
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Design Spark
The best design often goes unnoticed. From the chair you relax in to the phone you can’t put down, it’s the little things that quietly make life easier.
What’s one bit of everyday design you couldn’t live without?
Engineering Curiosity
The Millau Viaduct in France is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Pretty wild, right?
What’s a structure that always amazes you?
Becoming chartered isn’t just about adding letters after your name. It’s a recognition of your expertise, commitment, and professional growth. Ready to take the next step?
Check out more information here: www.ied.org.uk
Plastics that monitor themselves? Researchers have 3D-printed auxetic PEEK lattices with carbon nanotubes that sense strain as they deform. Read more in Engineering Designer: engineering-designer.com/new-smart-pl...
🔍 What tiny detail have you obsessed over lately?
In engineering and design, small details can make a big difference. From fine-tuning a prototype to perfecting a CAD model, it’s often the little things that push ideas from good to exceptional.
#Engineering #Design #IED
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