Better by Design: In conversation with Dick Powell September 17, 2008

Better by Design:
In conversation with Dick Powell

Thursday 17 September 2008, 7.30pm, Imperial College London
In association with The London Design Festival

Dick Powell is one of Europe's best-known product designers and CEO and Founder of Seymourpowell, who count amongst their many achievements, winning design awards from D&AD President's Award to DBA's Design Effectiveness Award. Dick was president of the D&AD in 2006 and with his business partner, Richard Seymour, has appeared on numerous radio and television programmes, including a series of six programmes called 'Better by Design' for Channel 4.

He challenges designers and business leaders with the idea that design (and design thinking) plays a powerful role in the origination of new products, particularly in bringing focus and relevance to innovative concepts. How do designers think? How does creativity work? How can businesses create a climate for creative thinking and for fostering innovative ideas? These issues will be unpacked and liberally illustrated, with examples and anecdotes - from bras and toilets, to vehicles and appliances. More details

Venue
Lecture Theatre 220
Mechanical Engineering
Imperial College London
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London SW7 5BN

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This event is free, but space is limited, so please reserve your seat by emailing [email protected].

Official Website: http://www.designlondon.net/mailers/20080821/index.html