Design is applied creativity. It is a creative industry in its own right as being integral to other sectors like engineering, fast moving consumer goods, and heavy manufacturing. Gordon Brown's Budget 2005 Report endorsed the potential of creativity and "innovative design ideas" boosting the competitiveness of companies in the face of international competition.
aimhi and Horizon Scotland presents 'Design in Industry', a workshop that looks at the role that design could potentially play in the more traditional and mature industries in the Highlands & Islands. There will be a case study session of successful design stories, and an exploration of how Highlands & Islands businesses might integrate design elements to enhance competitiveness. We will also look into the need for an advisory group for design across the entire HIE network area, to potentially act in conjunction with the proposed 2007 Inverness Design Festival. The event will take place on September 30, from 1:30-4pm at Horizon Scotland, Forres. Attendance is free, but places are limited, so please book your places by emailing david.williams@horizon-scotland.com now.
