About Douglas Scott
Lived 1913 – 1990 (aged 77). Douglas Scott was a British industrial designer and designer.
Douglas William Scott (1913–1990) was a British industrial designer, best known for his work on the AEC Routemaster bus and the AGA cooker.
He also designed the GPO Pay On Answer STD equipment, which started replacing the old Button A and Button B equipment in UK phoneboxes when STD was launched in 1959
He was a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers and winner of the prestigious Minerva Medal in recognition of this outstanding contribution to the design industry.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Douglas Scott?
British industrial designer (1913-1990)
When was Douglas Scott born?
Douglas Scott was born on 4 April 1913 in London.
When did Douglas Scott die?
Douglas Scott died on 2 October 1990.
What was Douglas Scott's occupation?
Douglas Scott was an industrial designer and designer.
What nationality was Douglas Scott?
Douglas Scott was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Douglas Scott (designer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Douglas Scott. https://biography.guide/douglas-scott-industrial-designer/
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