FROM COMPLEX CHALLENGES TO PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES
We develop meaningful relationships and connections between industry, creative professionals and education. Many projects are confidential and facilitate bigger change in the materials, design, manufacturing and business models. Our projects can identify the crucial needs, radical approach and collaborative approach to fit the challenge.
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A significant proportion of advisory and innovation work is undertaken confidentially, particularly with emerging technology companies, material innovators, startups and organisations developing commercially sensitive products and processes.
Where client confidentiality applies, the work cannot be publicly documented. However, the underlying expertise spans material innovation, advanced technologies, product development, manufacturing, circular systems and the commercialisation of emerging ideas.
The selected projects below offer a window into the breadth and nature of this work.
PRO HELVETIA / Swiss Arts Council
Circularity · Materials · Emerging Designers
Advisory and mentoring support for emerging fashion designers developing products, materials and responsible approaches.
ROLE: Jury / Mentor
FOCUS: Circularity · Materials · Product Development · Responsible Design
WORTH / EU INNOVATION INITIATIVE
Innovation · Manufacturing · Cross-disciplinary Development
An ambitious EU-funded initiative connecting designers, manufacturers and innovation partners across Europe to develop new products and more responsible manufacturing approaches.
ROLE: Innovation Consultant / Project coach
FOCUS: Design · Manufacturing · Innovation · Collaboration
BRITISH DESIGN FUND
Investment Advisory · Innovation · Venture Development
Advisory work supporting assessment and development of emerging businesses operating across design, materials, technology and circular innovation.
ROLE: Lead Advisor
FOCUS: Business Development · Innovation · Market Opportunity · Strategic Assessment
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