High-voltage transmission conductors play a critical role in delivering electricity efficiently and reliably over long distances. This review covers several key elements including material selection, conductor configuration and optimization techniques to improve performance while ensuring cost effectiveness and reliability. The selection of materials for high voltage transmission conductors is analyzed, focusing on their mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and environmental impact. The review highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when designing high voltage transmission conductors to achieve optimal performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness. Future research directions are identified, including advances in materials science, manufacturing techniques, and modelling methods, to further improve the efficiency and reliability of high-voltage transmission systems. This summary provides an overview of the key issues covered in a review of high voltage transmission conductor design. It describes the scope of the review, including material selection, conductor configurations, optimization techniques, and future research directions, while emphasizing the importance of considering various factors to achieve optimal performance.