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A NATIONAL CONFERENCE PROMOTING THE VALUE OF DESIGN TO BUSINESS

9th MAY 2017

NORTHERN DESIGN CENTRE- GATESHEAD

‘Design Means Business’ is a National Conference designed to communicate and advance the value and benefits of design to businesses and the wider community.

 

This One Day Conference, aims to Inspire and Support Businesses to engage with design practices and practitioners through a packed schedule of Passionate Keynote Speakers.

TESTIMONIALS

This is by far the best conference I have attended in the past 20 years. The guest speakers were fantastic and offered a real insight to what is possible in this area. I can’t wait till next year!

Technology Associate (Design), InnoTech

Well organised, well attended, interesting and thought provoking. Sir Richard Needham was inspiring and an excellent speaker!!

Head of Global Design, Mayborn Baby and Child

Great two days with inspirational speakers. Lots to take away and apply to my own business. If you hold another I will definitely attend!!

Managing Director, Airowear Ltd

Excellent. Looking forward to next years conference and inviting more colleagues for their development.

Chief Design Engineer, BAE Systems
Lee Allen
Associate Partner- TH_NK
Lee Allen
Associate Partner- TH_NK
Amanda Jennings
Mamas and Papas - Innovation Director
Amanda Jennings
Mamas and Papas - Innovation Director
Dr Nicola Millard
BT Global Services - Head of Customer Insight and Futures
Dr Nicola Millard
BT Global Services - Head of Customer Insight and Futures
Mark Catchlove
Herman Miller
Mark Catchlove
Herman Miller
Andy Sneyd
Portakabin - Design and Engineering Director
Andy Sneyd
Portakabin - Design and Engineering Director
Michel Cloosterman
Lego Serious Play
Michel Cloosterman
Lego Serious Play
Tom Moran
TH_NK - Senior UX Designer
Tom Moran
TH_NK - Senior UX Designer
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