Best Design and Innovation Events in 2018
Hayley CanningShort Read
What better way to bypass the dreaded January blues than planning a jam packed schedule of cool design events to attend in the coming months of 2018.
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Festive Fun – Inspiring Gifts for Everyone!
Hayley Canning
Short Read
If you’re stuck for gift ideas this Christmas, check out our top pick purchases to give to your wonderful workmates, friends or family. From quirky designs to must-reads, our in-house design team have picked it all out for you!
Read all6 Innovations in Sportswear
Jo Maude
Long Read
This year’s London Marathon is on Sunday 23rd April 2017. Jo Maude, our producer and gym/sport fan, talks about some of the innovative new kit that makes running and keeping fit a joy. Learn about recycled trainers, cool clothing, smartwatches and more sports gear innovations.
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A design thinking journey
Richard Beaumont
Short Read
Richard Beaumont is the Head of Digital Design at Direct Line Group. He participated at the last Facilitation course and with this blog, explains the reasons why he decided to join the course. He reflects on what he learned on the course and how he can share this within its team.
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Caption competition
Catherine Erneux
Short Read
Fill in the caption to make Rodin’s famous sculpture The Thinker into a Design Thinker. There is a great new book to be won, plus fame and glory. Submit your work before Sunday the 30th of April. The winner will be informed by email on Thursday the 4th of May. Good luck!
Read allDesign in Health workshop
Hayley Canning
Long Read
Catarina Matos, our Project Manager and Design Researcher, went along to a Design in Health workshop at the UK Design Museum in February 2017. Here she shares her views on design thinking in public health and her thoughts on the workshop.
Read all7 Roles to Drive Change by Design
Joyce Emma and Kamil
Long Read
7 Roles to Drive Change by Design is a newly published book written by Joyce Yee, Emma Jefferies and Kamil Michlewski. The book outlines the roles that people can take in designing change within organisations. Supported by 13 strong case studies, the book is a practical tool that helps readers in implementing change within their business.
Read allDesigned with ‘Care’; interview with Meera
Meera Rajan
Interview
The Design Museum recently launched ‘Industry Insights’, a series of talks for students who wish to learn more about design and where it can be applied. The first event of this series takes place this Thursday 2nd February and focusses on design for health and wellbeing. Catherine Erneux from DTA interviewed Meera Rajan, the curator of this event.
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