Events
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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Ahead of Leighton Cassidy’s (Partner – Fieldfisher), appearance at BIG 2014, Senior Associate, Rebecca Pakenham-Walsh offers her prespective on the new Intellectual Property Bill. After months of parliamentary debate and scrutiny, on 14 May 2014, the Intellectual Property Bill received Royal Assent and became the Intellectual Property Act 2014 (the Act). It will now be…
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Fixperts is a social project that was conceived by James Carrigan and Daniel Charny, who wanted to encourage and support people to solve everyday problems through design. Fixperts gives individuals the insight and confidence to find solutions for themselves and others. We believe fixing is the future, a design process that drives innovation, encouraging creativity…
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Changing Gear! With positivity and growth now firmly back on the business agenda, it’s time to re-think, re-energise and review what we do. Not to repeat old lessons or rev out of date business models, but to create new purpose, direction and momentum whilst the landscape – at all levels – continues to transition. We…
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About the workshops Are you looking to grow a business? Considering seeking help and advice from the public and/or private sectors? Do you need some inspiration to get your growth plans in place? The Growth Conversation workshops, presented by Boost Business Lancashire, focus on four of the county’s successful and innovative companies and the ‘secrets…
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