I am sure that companies from a diverse range of background will benefit from Richard s expertise and insights into the relationship between the designer and the client. The new Design Contract Research Unit has received funding from the European Regional Development Fund to help nurture innovation amongst the small and medium sized enterprises in the East Midlands. The unit has also received support from the region s Business Links and the Design Council. This inaugural seminar will provide a snapshot of the specific services offered by the new unit as well as offering delegates the chance to ask the panel of experts any questions which may have been provoked by the presentations. The event will start at 3.00pm and will close at around 5.30pm with a buffet.
Places are free but numbers are limited.
The Understanding Through Design seminar will take place in the university s Djanogly Innovation Centre for Europe, Clarendon Street, on 30 March from 3.00pm 5.00pm. Journalists and photographers are welcome to attend given prior arrangement with the Press Office. The Design Contract Research Unit aims to assist companies wishing to access the expertise of designers, researchers and specialist resources at Nottingham Trent. It will encourage companies to embark on collaborative projects with the university. For smaller local manufacturing enterprises, the unit has been part funded by the EU to disseminate the latest approaches in design management and guidance for pursuing quality standards.