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Three of the most respected names in design discuss their collaboration with Plumen, one of the world’s leading lighting company, and their own studio practice. Nicolas Roope launched Plumen with Michael-George Hemus in 2011. Plumen is an energy-efficient light bulb with design credentials. Six years later, Plumen has become a full lighting company, and the…
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The session will examine role of design thinking in driving innovative manufacturing through an examination of case studies including Nike and Plumen. An internationally acclaimed designer and innovation specialist working with the world’s top brands, Simon Bolton recently joined Edge Hill University as a Professor of Innovation and Associate Dean of Enterprise and Employability. He…
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A stellar panel of designer-makers discuss their inspirations and importance of self-initiated projects in their creative practice. Conversations in Creativity is a network and series of events where creatives from across the principles, crafts and disciplines explore how inspiration from around the world informs process. For the National Festival of Making, we bring together three…
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An opportunity to get up close with leading creative practitioners and thought leaders in a series of intimate workshops and round-table discussions bringing together designers, makers, students businesses and anyone interested in the creative process. Time: 2-4pm Date: Wednesday 3 May Venue: UCBC Tickets: By Invitation – A number of places will be made available…
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Charles Hadcock, John Grayson, Hugh Miller, Jamie Holman & Claire Mander (Host) in association with The Royal British Society of Sculptors (RBS) Panel and Studio visit What does success look like for the artist, maker and designer? This question goes beyond bank accounts and ‘gnaws at the core of what it means to pursue a career…
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