Analysis: Where are all the women in design?

One of the main themes to emerge from the conversation was women's role as mothers and the challenge that presents, including the issue of maternity leave. The panel also discussed the issue of staff perception of women in high profile roles. An interesting point made by Baxter and Hunter was that women in design often move into account management and non-creative roles. “Women get lost in the admin of design rather than the creative side,” said Turner. “Simply because they’re better at organising things and good at people management.”