London

Design and architecture in London have become key concerns both for residents and politicians, even though the city is no longer the centre of the world design industry. Design work in London is standing up reasonably well to the recession, however, and London-based design companies have the potential to compete well in Europe. The key issues for the future of the design industry in the city are how it comes across to its residents, the attitude of foreign customers to London design consultants and the impact of new transport on the city's infrastructure.