Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Professional Body for Engineering & Product Designers
Founded in 1945 and chartered in 2012, we are the UK's premier membership body representing engineering and product designers. Our mission is to inspire, develop, and promote professionals in these fields, setting rigorous standards and competencies for our members who drive societal progress through technical innovation. We provide dedicated support, mentoring, and guidance to help members achieve their career goals and attain appropriate professional registration. Collaborating closely with educational institutions, we ensure the quality of engineering and product design courses while advising governments on policy and contributing to global industry dialogues.As a registered charity, we champion diversity and inclusion, fostering an empowering culture for our members, staff, and volunteers. Our work extends to advancing the standing of engineers and designers worldwide, ensuring our members' influence in shaping the future of design and technology. Through partnerships and sponsorships, we amplify our impact across the professional design and technology community.
Services
Professional Membership
Chartered Registration
Accredited Courses
Career Development
Policy Advocacy
Industry Collaboration
Educational Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We are the UK's only chartered body for product design professionals
- We offer dedicated mentoring for professional registration pathways
- Our members influence national policy and industry standards
- We collaborate with educational institutions to maintain course quality
- We champion diversity and inclusion across the design community
Associations and certifications
- Royal Charter
Services
Professional Membership
We provide professional membership opportunities for engineering and product design practitioners at all career stages. Our membership programme offers networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development resources. Members gain access to industry-specific tools, events, and recognition that enhance their professional credibility and career progression.
Chartered Registration
As the only UK body able to grant Chartered status to product design professionals, we offer rigorous registration pathways. Our process evaluates professional competence against industry standards, providing formal recognition of expertise. This chartered status enhances members' professional standing and career opportunities.
Accredited Courses
We accredit engineering and product design courses across educational institutions. Our accreditation ensures programmes meet industry standards and prepare students for professional practice. This quality assurance benefits both educational providers and students seeking career-ready qualifications.
Career Development
Our career development services include mentoring, guidance, and progression frameworks. We help professionals navigate their career paths, achieve registration goals, and access continuous professional development opportunities. Our support extends from early career stages through to senior leadership.
Policy Advocacy
We represent engineering design interests in policy discussions with government and industry stakeholders. Our advocacy work shapes regulations, standards, and initiatives that affect the design and engineering sectors. Members benefit from our influence in national and international policy arenas.
Questions
What does IED stand for?
IED stands for Institution of Engineering Designers, the UK's chartered professional body for engineering and product design professionals.
How do I become a member?
Membership is open to all working in, studying, or researching design and engineering fields. Applications can be submitted online through our website.
What professional registration options exist?
We offer Chartered status for product design professionals through our accredited registration pathways evaluated against industry standards.
Do you accredit educational courses?
Yes, we accredit engineering and product design courses at colleges and universities to ensure they meet professional practice requirements.
How does the IED influence policy?
We advise government bodies, contribute to think tanks, and represent member interests in national and international policy discussions.
What benefits does membership provide?
Members receive career development support, professional recognition, networking opportunities, and access to industry resources and events.
