Creating space for designers to connect, reflect and support one another through shared experience.
Founded in 2019, Designers Mind was created to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing within the design industry – a conversation that continues to grow in importance.
What began as a passion project has evolved into a supportive community offering talks, workshops and open dialogue around wellbeing at work. The design industry is known for its creativity and intensity, and often demands long hours, tight deadlines and constant innovation. Under these pressures, even the simplest wellbeing practices can be overlooked.
Designers Mind champions a healthier culture – one where taking care of our physical and mental health is recognised as essential to creativity and good design. Through shared conversation and collective action, the initiative helps shift mindsets and create environments where designers can truly thrive.
I continue to collaborate with studios, brands and industry platforms to bring Designers Mind events and workshops to life – inspiring positive change and connection across the design community.
Speaking with Designers Mind at Decorex London
Workplace Wellbeing
Exploring mental health and wellbeing in the design industry.
OnOffice Magazine | Autumn Issue 160 | Article (pg 187)
Active Rest
In order to get more done, we actually need to work less and relax more, argues Silicon Valley consultant Alex Soojung-Kim Pang in his revelatory book Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less.
OnOffice Magazine | Spring Issue 158 | Article (pg 187)
Keeping Tech Positive
Technology can be an incredible tool if you manage it. Kaye Preston, Founder of Designers Mind, shares her top tips with OnOffice.
OnOffice Magazine | August | Web
The Impact of Prioritising our Wellbeing on our Creativity
How taking the time to focus on your wellbeing can positively impact your creativity.
Arc Magazine | Issue 128 | Article (pg 38)
Wellbeing Becoming Work’s Partner Part 2
Continuing the conversation about the relationship between work and wellbeing, Kaye Preston is this time joined by Designers Mind contributor Kael Gillam to talk about the importance of rest.
Arc Magazine | Issue 127 | Article (pg 32)
Wellbeing Becoming Work’s Partner
Part 1
Continuing the discussion on employee wellbeing, Designers Mind Founder Kaye Preston explores the relationship between work and health, and how companies can provide more support to their staff.
Arc Magazine | Issue 126 | Article (pg 42)
Protect Your Energy
In the first of a new series of articles from Designers Mind, Founder Kaye Preston discusses the links between our energy levels and our productivity, and how by prioritising our wellbeing we can improve our focus and motivation.