ŠćÉ«Ö±²„ to host āinspiringā design and innovation conferenceĀ
ŠćÉ«Ö±²„ is set to host an āinspiringā design and innovation conference.
The one-day event, Talk Design 25, which is taking place at Pontio (Cinema) on Friday, April 4, and starts at 9am, will showcase the latest trends and insights from industry leaders.
The Universityās Product Design course is bringing together eight distinguished speakers from the design and manufacturing sectors - each offering unique perspectives and expertise.
Speakers include the renowned Welsh marketing expert and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, Rory Sutherland. London-born ceramicist, potter and judge on Channel 4 programme The Great Pottery Throw Down, Keith Brymer Jones, will discuss how creativity meets craftsmanship. Chris Vagges,Head of Product Development at Energym, a Birmingham-based smart fitness company that designs and develops electricity-generating gym equipment for domestic and commercial use. He will discuss his passion for problem-solving and user-centric design.
Molly Smith, Senior Human Factors at design agency Kinneir Dufort, applies her expertise to cutting-edge medical devicesāfrom robotic surgical systems to life-saving postpartum haemorrhage solutions. Shelby Ayris, Senior UX/UI designer at product development company Lucid Innovation, will discuss her work.
Ben Martin, Creative Director at Royal Flush Marketing, who will explore why some brands thrive while others fade. Two former ŠćÉ«Ö±²„ students will also be taking part. Charlie Small, Mechanical Design Engineer at Rolls Royce, will share insights on career growth, breaking into new industries, and building self-confidence. Also, after a decade in design Mikyle Swindells who launched The Design Lab Ltd, a Brighton-based agency specialising in product development, prototyping and sustainability.
Peredur Williams, lecturer in Product Design at ŠćÉ«Ö±²„ said, āAt ŠćÉ«Ö±²„ we are dedicated to fostering creativity and providing students with the tools they need to thrive in the design industry.
āOur Product Design degree show and Talk Design 2025 conference is a phenomenal platform for our students to exhibit their talent and for attendees to gain valuable insights from an array of industry leaders.
āWe have got a hugely exciting line up this year. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts in their field.
āPrevious attendees have hailed Talk Design as āinspiringā as well as āthe best event of its kind in Wales and beyondā and itās easy to see why.
āTalk Design 25 is not just a conference - it's an opportunity for creative professionals, manufacturers, change-makers, and aspiring designers to immerse themselves in cutting-edge design philosophy.ā
Tickets for 'Talk Design 25' are available now from the Pontio website:
Admission is free for pupils, students, and teachers and is Ā£10 for ŠćÉ«Ö±²„ alumni. The early bird price is Ā£35.
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