Defining and developing the design champion role: research report

This research work set out to hear the views of organisations and individuals operating in the design, construction and infrastructure sectors on the role of a design champion and what skills, experience and attributes were required to be effective.

The aim was to clarify what a design champion was, creating a shared understanding, with the ultimate outcome that design champions could then be appointed and have lasting impact on the design of infrastructure projects. This will create higher quality infrastructure for end users and for the climate, as well as benefiting the wider communities, stakeholders and places affected.