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DESIGN BEYOND THE RECESSION DEBATE NOW ON LINE

The webcast of the ‘Design beyond the recession’ debate is now available to view at www.designcouncil.org.uk

ENTER THE ANNUAL DESIGN AWARDS

The entry deadline is 22nd April 2010.

CREATIVE ACADEMY LAUNCHES IN PLYMOUTH

A new Academy formed by one of the South West’s top creative agencies, Bluestone360, is set to attract the best young design and digital talents in the region. The Academy will offer a talented student or graduate the opportunity to gain valuable work experience from within Bluestone360’s offices in Royal William Yard, Plymouth. They will be exposed to the creative and digital arena working on live projects and adding an extra layer to their CV.

OPPORTUNITIES TO TRADE WITH CHINA

Desgners are invited to attend the International Cultural Industries Fair which takes place in Shenzhen from 14th - 17th May. Find out if you are eligible to get the cost of your travel and accommodation paid by being a hosted VIP Buyer .

BE IN THE TOP 100

This year's Top 100 League Table Survey is now available for you to complete.

TRAINING FOR DESIGNERS FROM APRIL

Design_train_logo_thumb Sign up for the Spring programme of Design Train courses - Service Design, Leadership & Management, Project Management and Beyond the Pitch.

SUMMIT HAILED A GREAT SUCCESS

Roger_proctor_at_summit_thumb The South West Design Forum summit was held on Thursday 18th March at the St. Mellion International Resort in Cornwall. The event saw the launch of several ground breaking initiatives, updates on current projects, and there were some inspiring sessions from John McFaul from McFaul studio and Sam Hecht from Industrial Facility. Highlights will be web streamed here shortly.

FIND OUT ABOUT £1BILLION PUBLIC FUNDING FOR INNOVATION

Come along to a series of events to explain the support and funding available for innovators in the region. South West companies will be able to learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding for innovation at a series of forthcoming Innovation Forum events being held across the region in 2010.

DESIGN BUDDY

Buddy_launch_photo_thumb A ground breaking initiative was launched at the South West Design Forum summit last Thursday held at the St. Mellion International Resort.

BRISTOL COMPANIES SCOOP 3 MEDIA INNOVATION AWARDS

Bristol businesses were presented with three awards at the Media Innovation Awards 2010 gala dinner held at St Mellion International Resort last night to recognise the innovative use of media and design in the region.

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