Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Chartered Partner for Engineering & Product Design Excellence
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 while setting industry standards. We provide mentoring and guidance through membership and registration processes, working closely with educational institutions to ensure course quality. Our collaborations with global organisations aim to elevate the status of engineers and designers, advising governments on policy and contributing to industry think tanks. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that empowers our members, staff, and volunteers.Our work ensures members' influence in society through technical innovation and professional excellence. We offer accredited courses, training programs, and professional registration pathways, including Chartered status for product design professionals. Our partnerships with colleges and universities help shape the future of engineering education. We host events, awards, and publications like ED Magazine to connect and celebrate achievements within the design community. Through volunteering and donations, we support initiatives that advance engineering and product design globally.
Services
Membership
Professional Registration
Accredited Courses
Mentoring
Industry Collaboration
Policy Advice
Awards
Events
Publications
Volunteering
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience supporting engineering design professionals.
- We are the only UK body granting Chartered status to product design professionals.
- Our partnerships with educational institutions ensure high-quality training programs.
- We actively shape industry policy through government advisory roles.
- Our global collaborations promote engineering excellence and innovation.
Associations and certifications
- Engineering Council
Services
Membership
We offer professional membership to individuals working in engineering and product design. Our membership provides access to networking opportunities, industry resources, and career development support. Members benefit from representation in policy discussions and collaborations with educational institutions.
Professional Registration
We provide professional registration pathways including Chartered status for product design professionals. Our registration process ensures adherence to industry standards and competencies. This recognition enhances members' credibility and career prospects within the engineering community.
Accredited Courses
Our accredited courses ensure high-quality education in engineering and product design. We collaborate with colleges and universities to maintain course standards. These programs prepare students for professional practice and industry challenges.
Industry Collaboration
We work with organisations to improve the standing of engineers and designers globally. Our collaborations include policy advice, think tanks, and advocacy initiatives. These partnerships drive innovation and professional recognition across the industry.
Events
We host events including awards, conferences, and networking opportunities. These events celebrate achievements and foster connections within the design community. They provide platforms for knowledge sharing and professional growth.
Questions
How do I become a member of the IED?
Membership is open to professionals, students, and educators in design and engineering. Apply online through our website to join at your appropriate grade.
What professional registration options do you offer?
We offer Chartered status and other professional registration pathways for engineering and product design professionals through assessed competencies.
Do you accredit educational courses?
Yes, we accredit engineering design and product design courses in collaboration with colleges and universities to ensure industry standards.
What publications do you offer?
We publish ED Magazine and other resources covering industry news, technical developments, and member achievements in engineering design.
Do you host industry events?
Yes, we organise awards, conferences, and networking events to connect professionals and celebrate excellence in engineering design.
