Regional Design Organisations   Creative Lancashire   Design Factory is the East Midlands’ leading creative development agency that provides a wealth of opportunities to raise the profile and support the development and growth of the innovative and talented design and craft sector in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. As well as internationally marketing the talent and innovation that is created in the region, Design Factory works to support the long-term development of creative businesses. Our market development programme creates new opportunities, facilitates collaboration, and ultimately innovates and encourages the growth of new and established businesses.   Design Network North’s aim is to improve regional companies’ ability to utilise high-quality design, skills and processes to deliver high return on investment, improved competitiveness, and to increase the contribution of design to the wealth of the North East of England. Working closely with other regional, national and international design projects, the network assists those without access to the relevant design skills to achieve their aspirations for growth.   South West Design Forum is the voice of design in the region. It is the lead body for strategy and communication and aim to reflect and drive the aspirations of the sector. It connects and share ideas between cultural agencies, national design bodies, higher education and key public and private sector organisations. It has sub-regional clusters in each of the 7 counties of the South West.