Design Innovation Network Launch
Morning Session: Design for positive change
In the morning session, we will stimulate discussion on the possibilities for Design in Innovation.
We’ll hear from six Design Innovation thought leaders, engage in an interactive panel session and you’ll have the opportunity to share what you’d like the Design Innovation Network to offer.
Afternoon session: Building Design in Innovation
After an inspiring morning session we’ll focus on some of the practicalities of Design in Innovation: funding, navigating design disciplines, the variety of approaches to designing and finding as well as selecting the right design talent.
We’ll initiate the conversation with a fireside chat and open the floor for audience questions and wider discussion.
Agenda:
Morning Session: Design for Positive Change
10:00-12:00
Session Outline
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- Welcome and Introduction to the Design Innovation Network
- Hello from the Design Innovation Network Advisory Panel
- Design as a foundational component of the Innovate UK Plan for Action
- Six perspectives on Design for Positive Change:
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- Tim Kerby, CEO, Edinburgh Systems
Systems thinking for innovators.
- Tim Kerby, CEO, Edinburgh Systems
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- Merle Hall, CEO, Kinner DuFort
Design for inclusion.
- Merle Hall, CEO, Kinner DuFort
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- Cat Drew, Design Director, Design Council
Design for Planet | A perspective for the innovation community.
- Cat Drew, Design Director, Design Council
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- Matthew Mullen, Growth and Community Leader, Thales Design Office
Using strategic design within a global business.
- Matthew Mullen, Growth and Community Leader, Thales Design Office
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- Alison Prendiville, Professor of Service Design, University of the Arts London
Design at low Technology Readiness Levels and at the very earliest stages of innovation.
- Alison Prendiville, Professor of Service Design, University of the Arts London
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- Adrian Westaway, Founder, Special Projects
Using design to inform decision making and to manage complexity and uncertainty – a practical example.
- Adrian Westaway, Founder, Special Projects
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Afternoon Session: Design Innovation
13:00-14:00
Session Outline
- Fireside chat on the opportunities and challenges relating to Design in Innovation in practice
- Open Q&A and discussion