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Practical guides based on 6 years of endorsement coaching and 200+ rejection proformas analysed.
A new Design route launched on 1 July 2026, assessed by the Design Business Association. Who qualifies, which design disciplines are covered, and how the endorsement works.
The most common rejection reasons on the tech route, from the Mandatory Criteria to OC1–OC4, based on 200+ proformas.
What founders actually need to demonstrate, what typically fails, and how the criteria fit together.
All three stages, including the preparation stage most guides skip.
Every fee for 2026: endorsement, visa, health surcharge and ILR, with worked examples.
Eligibility, evidence, referees and the most common rejection reasons.
Interior, urban, jewellery and more: where the line sits and which body assesses your work.
A new Design route launched 1 July 2026, assessed by the DBA. Who qualifies and how it works.
The most common rejection reasons on the arts route. Real feedback from real assessors.
The four essential eligibility steps before you start building a portfolio.
The single most common mistake in arts applications. A review is not a listing.
The difference matters more than most people realise. Here is how to decide.
The most common concern on the research route. More fixable than you think.