James Dyson

“At school I opted for arts, put off by all the formulae in science. There was nothing that combined the two like design engineering does. I resolved to be an estate agent, then a painter, a surgeon, an actor, and an artist again. I only stumbled on engineering by accident and immediately decided what I wanted to do – make things that work better.”

Engineering

Engineering is one of the most useful and exciting careers. Engineers are the people who can create practical solutions to the 21st century challenges of sustainability, housing and an ageing population. And we need more of them.

Our work

We want young people to discover the satisfaction and creativity that is bundled up in design engineering. With a little encouragement, natural curiosity for how things work can lead to creativity and problem solving – and, eventually, the design engineers of tomorrow.

Our resources

Design and Technology lessons should inspire students. Experimentation should live in hands not in books.

The Ideas Box and Engineering Box are free resources for teachers to bring design engineering to the classroom. Whether building a prototype out of cardboard or taking apart a Dyson machine, students discover engineering by actively solving problems.

Workshops

In schools and universities around the world we challenge young people to design solutions to everyday problems – all in 90 minutes. The outcome? Compost bins that combat climate change, inventive DIY tools and energy efficient ventilation systems.

Scholarships

We’re working to support the future Edisons and Brunels.

Each year we award over £650,000 to students around the world. The funding supports their project work – allowing them to develop and research new ideas, spend more time in the fabrication studio, designing and testing, and less time paying bills.

James Dyson Award

The James Dyson Award celebrates young designers from 18 countries who are able to think differently. Whatever the design, as long as it solves a problem, it’s got a chance of winning the James Dyson Award.

But it’s not just about recognition. A £30,000 prize goes to the international winner to help transform the idea from a prototype into a commercial product.

Charity

Our main focus is design and engineering but we also encourage and support medical and scientific research. We’ve donated over £9 million to these causes through grants, machine donations and fundraising endeavours lead by Dyson people.