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Former head of the UK Design Council identifies challenges

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 9:32 am
Press Release: Designers Institute of NZ

David Kester - former head of the UK Design Council - identifies challenges and growth opportunities

Auckland November 8th 2012, 6pm

David will address the current state of design in the UK in order to identify the challenges, where the growth opportunities are, and how this is driving and influencing emerging trends. Design and how it is changing (international expansion; impact on business; role in innovation).

During his ten years at the Council, David led the development of ground-breaking business support and innovation programmes: coaching start-ups and high-tech ventures in the manufacturing and science sectors; accelerating innovation in the fields of healthcare and crime prevention. David served as advisor and contributor to three UK governments, developing and supporting practical policy for the Treasury, and departments of Business, Education, Communities, Health and Culture. His recent publications include the Design for Innovation report, whose recommendations were incorporated into the UK Government’s growth plans. David played a key role in the instigation, development and implementation of the 2005 Cox Report on Creativity in Business to HM Treasury.

TIME/VENUE/COST/RSVP

Time:
Predrinks - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Presentation - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Venue:
Auckland Art Gallery
Clock Tower Entrance
Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets
Auckland City

Cost:
General $15
Students $5

RSVP & Payment:
http://davidkesterauckland.eventbrite.co.nz/

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