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The Growing Value of Design: UK Design Economy in 2026
The UK design economy has grown 40% since 2019 and is now larger than the entire retail sector. We pick out the insights from the Design Council's latest report that matter most for product businesses, from design-led MedTech to growing exports of UK-designed goods.
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8 MedTech funding opportunities for Autumn 2026
We've put together a collection of eight active funding opportunities for UK MedTech and life sciences companies this month, from competitions and prizes to specialist investors and government grants.
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Tone projects win four EPDA International Design Awards
We're delighted to share that three Tone projects have won four awards at the 2026 European Product Design Awards (EPDA). The wins cover wearable drug delivery, working at height and continence care, with Luii Go named a Top Design winner.
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Book a Free 1:1 Product Innovation Workshop with Tone
Schedule a free 1:1 Product Innovation Workshop with senior designers at Tone to help tackle your product development challenges. These sessions are first come first served and open for a limited time only - book your slot now!
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Tone director Oscar Daws attends an evidence session on MedTech circularity at the House of Lords
Despite growing motivation and a committed community pushing for change, the medtech sector still lags well behind consumer industries when it comes to concrete, practical action. However this is changing. Read more about what this means for R&D teams today.
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Does ISO Certification Matter When Choosing a Design Consultancy?
Many design agencies run on talent alone. However if you're a startup, large business or medical device company then you'll want to be assured that your project, and the wider business, is being run properly. Here is why ISO certification is worth looking for in a design consultancy, and why ISO 9001 is the right standard for a design partner to hold.
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