Somerset Innovation + Design is a recognised support organisation for the design sector by the Design Council

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digital artwork

The £15m ‘Cross-Platform Production in Digital Media’ competition addresses the challenges of convergence in digital technologies, and covers film and television, online video, animation and video games (including pre-production, production and post-production processes). Supported by the Creative Industries KTN, the Technology Strategy Board is currently running a

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bottles and sprays for design products

Earlier in the year the Technology Strategy Board’s ‘New Designs for a Circular Economy’ funded 40 feasibility studies, undertaken by design and business partnerships, on the product life-cycle system. Building on this momentum, the TSB is investing up to £1.5m to encourage companies to rethink the design of products, components and/or services, with the potential to reduce their environmental impact. Read more

cidf

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