As chairman of Somerset Innovation + Design its my job to watch out for the sector and make sure its not left out. This means making sure that the design, creative industries and innovation sector isn’t neglected or forgotten by public sector, councils and any strategic body planning economic or business strategies. Read more
Silicon Beach 2013 brings together the UK’s leading strategic thinkers, digital innovators and people who look at brands, their challenges and the challenges of the 21st century from a slightly different perspective. Read more
Somerset Innovation + Design (formally known as Somerset Design Enterprise Network) invites all creative’s in Somerset to one of our evening socials. So why not enjoy a good pint or ale and chin-wag with us and fellow industry movers and shakers.
There is no format and is a very informal way of sharing knowledge and getting know a little more about what’s going on in Somerset. There is no fee to come and we mostly meet in pubs and any venue we can get our hands on. We sometimes announce a few interesting facts or opportunities. Read more
The creative industries sector in Somerset employs around 8000 people and accounts for approximately 8% of the county’s workforce. The sector generates approximately £400 million in output per year in the county and forms a growing part of Somerset’s economy. The creative economy also contributes to the vitality, identity and cultural development of the county. Read more
Part of the Product Innovation series of events, PI Apparel 2013 brings together the fashion and apparel industry to discuss the challenges and opportunities offered by modern technology for successful product development.
The two day event will consider the methods and tools available to harmonise design, development, and the global supply chain through a series of case studies and product showcases. Read more
The EU’s Innovation Union strategy sets out a strategic approach to innovation – seeking to boost research and innovation performance in Europe by getting promising ideas and discoveries from the drawing table to the market faster. Read more
The world of business is increasingly well-versed in the ability of design-led innovations to deliver competitive advantage through a focus on customers, differentiated products, services and ways of working. However the offer of design as a tool for public sector innovation is a route comparatively less well travelled. Read more
The European Games Workshop, a collaboration between the Creative Industries KTN, Science and Innovation Network, AHRC, TIGA and ICT KTN, was held at Nesta in March 2013. Now CIKTN has published a report outlining the day’s activities with funding launch. Read more
The Technology Strategy Board is investing up to £5m in an SBRI competition to stimulate solutions in three areas, where UK cities face many of the same specific challenges: in energy, data and transportation.
There are two phases to the competition. In the first phase up to £1m is available, with contracts awarded to organisations to explore feasible solutions, and to develop proposals for prototyping and implementation. Successful organisations will attract a 100%-funded development contract, up to a maximum of £100,000. Read more
Forbe’s reports Adobe’s announcement that its Creative Suite of software applications would, in future, only be available via a cloud-based subscription plan has caused an outcry as artistic types the world over feel forced into making a perpetual commitment to Adobe. Read more