Established by Yana Peel in 2011, the vision behind The Design Fund to benefit the V&A is to ensure a permanent legacy for the leading British collection of design. Involved in the fund since its conception, Francis serves as Chairman of the Private Patrons Group in order to enable the acquisition of the best contemporary design for the museum.
Tuesday 13th March 2012, saw a glamorous dinner co-hosted by Martin Roth, Director of the V&A to launch the fund, with all creative direction overseen by Francis.
