In pictures: British designs

1 of 7 Buckingham Palace quadrangle was transformed into a museum of British design for a reception hosted by the Queen on Monday

2 of 7 A famous Routemaster bus was driven into the palace to head the "Avenue of Design" which greeted guests at the reception

3 of 7 Among the Queen's 400 guests were famous names from the world of design including Terence Conran, founder of Habitat

4 of 7 Young designer Simon Waterfall caught the eye with his jacket. "It's a bit Pearly Queen," remarked Her Majesty

5 of 7 Concorde's nose was one design which is passing into history - similarly red phone boxes and Routemasters are disappearing

6 of 7 However, Penny Farthings, first built 134 years ago, have recently made a comeback, with updated versions appearing in a shop

7 of 7 Another design on display was the Mini. The reception celebrated the contribution the design industry makes to the life of the nation