Cornwall Design Forum

Posted on 01/03/2010

How many designers does it take to have a heated debate?

A: Two, usually. So just think what sort of discussion a few hundred will generate. That’s what we’re aiming for on 26 March when we unveil our latest research on the design industry, and we’d like you to join us for a live webcast. You’ll be part of an event with other designers, educators, design networkers and industry insiders.

Are recessions good news in disguise for design? Has the downturn forced designers to value their networks? Is on-the-job learning better than no learning at all? These are the issues we’ll be debating in classic for-and-against style. And there will be no fence-sitting – each debate ends with a vote, for the online audience as well as the one in the room.

The event marks the launch of our research, the most detailed survey of the size and shape of UK design available anywhere. Originally published in 2005, it has been comprehensively updated to reveal where the industry stands in 2010, how it feels about the big issues and of course how it’s weathered the recession.

We hope that you can join us for the webcast, please do save the time and date in your diary and we’ll send further details on how to access the webcast shortly.

When26 March
Time
09.30-11.00

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Posted on 24/02/2010

International Trade Conference

Tuesday 16/03/2010 9.30am to 2pm

St Mellion International, Saltash, Cornwall
THIS IS A FREE EVENT

Learn more about a variety of markets, how other local companies have made a success of their export business and how understanding cultural differences can make securing that overseas contract just a little bit easier.
The Chamber is supported in this event by UK Trade & Investment and their International Trade Advisors will be on hand to offer information and advice.

9.30am COFFEE & REGISTRATION
10.00am Welcome
David Parlby – Chief Executive, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
Rory Uniacke – International Trade Manager, UK Trade & Investment
10.10am Berkeley Fenne – International Trade Advisor, UK Trade &
Investment
Brazil – Not Such a Hard Nut to Crack!
Briefing on a recent Trade Mission to Brazil for southwest Aerospace companies
10.30am Alan Corson - Davies Turner Air Freight
The Importance of Becoming an AEO (Approved Economic Operator)
10.45am David Parlby
Digital Plymouth - The Benefits for Cornwall
11.15am Coffee Break
11.30am Case Study Presentations on DVD
Adrenaline Motorsport and Medlogic Ltd
12.00pm Wu Chen – China Britain Business Council
An overview of the Chinese Market
12.30pm Sabina Rademacher
Cross Cultural Communications Consultant
12.50pm Round-up/Closing Remarks
Rory Uniacke - UK Trade & Investment
1.00pm LUNCH & Networking
Clinic Appointments available with International Trade specialists after lunch

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Posted on 22/02/2010

UK- International Design Seminar - Bristol

Event Description

A Free seminar sponsored by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) aimed at South West creative services companies working in the areas of branding, commercial interiors, product design, digital design and packaging that are looking to expand their business and source potential clients overseas.

Please note the programme may be subject to minor changes

12:15 – 13:00 Registration & Lunch

13:00 – 13:05 Welcome Chair - Andrew Summers, Design Partners Chairman

13:05 – 13:25 Establishing your International Position - Establishing a company’s export readiness and what needs to be considered when exporting for the first time - Andrew Summers, Design PartnersChairman

13:25 – 13:45 Design Export Case study - Firsthand experience of exporting: the opportunities and the pitfalls - Roger Proctor, Proctor and Stevenson Ltd and Chairman of South West Design Forum

13:45 – 14:05 Support Services Available - Norris Myers, OBE, International Trade Adviser, UKTI South West

14:05 – 14:15 UK Trade & Investment Creative Industries Toolkit - A free resource to help support your promotional activities in overseas markets TBC

14:15 – 14:35 Q & A

14:35 –14:45 Closing Remarks

14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break

15:00 – 17:00 “One to one” Clinics: (20 min. slots available, please indicate)

Norris Myers, OBE/Sue Tisdall, International Trade Advisers, UKTI South WestProfessional exporting advice to UK companies including:

Assessing company potential to export
Advice on issues/aspects to take into account when considering exporting
Assistance with export strategy development
Information/assistance in accessing UK Government support
Help available to support the industry - including marketing – overseas

Sandra Martin/Grace Howell, Sector Group Representatives, UKTI Provision of advice and information including:

General characteristics of overseas markets
Information on future UKTI acivity in the UK and overseas markets
Specific opportunities in key overseas markets
Initiatives to support the industry overseas

Venue Details
The seminar will take place at:

Watershed
1 Canon's Rd
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5TX

On 29/3/2010

Please register by 15/3/2010

To register for this event please e-mail Kate or call Kate on 01273 621 378

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