Seminars

Research shows that 85 per cent of the costs of making a product are determined during the design process. The Design for Quality seminar on 27 October addresses ways to identify problems and techniques which could be used to create robust solutions. It will be held at Northern Ireland Design Directorate in Belfast.

Contact: Siobhan Bennett on 01232-279865.

Making your Mark – Creative Design in the Voluntary Sector has been organised by the Media Trust to tackle the issues of image within the voluntary sector on 29 October. From charity branding to campaign management, the seminar takes an in-depth look at design philosophy and demonstrates how to adopt a more effective approach to the increasingly competitive culture.

Venue: Trades Union Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

Corporate Design – Raising the Profile of the Growing Business on 29 October, has been organised by Business Link London to inform small and medium-sized enterprises of the potential benefits of design to their business. Enquiry service 07000-040 5060.

Venue: The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1.