Design Network North @DesignNetNorth
Design Network North supports innovative companies, helping them to utilise high quality design skills and processes. Managed by @RTCNorth designnetworknorth.org Sunderland, United Kingdom Joined September 2009-
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Our first Rise and Design event of 2025 is focussing on the Internet of Caring Things, and will feature companies who have developed products and services that care, with help form the @UKNICAofficial - eventbrite.co.uk/e/rise-and-des…
I was lucky enough to see this this a few weeks ago on a factory tour at @Tharsusltd , and like the best ideas it's really simple but very clever. business-live.co.uk/technology/tha…
Great news. Well done to Chad and the team at @succorfish - business-live.co.uk/technology/tyn…
There's still time to register for our Lego Serious Play workshop tomorrow in Boldon. - eventbrite.com/e/develop-your…
Sad to be leaving Lodz. I’ve had a great time at the @lodzdesignfest , they made me feel so welcome. And I’ll say it again, if you work in design, or even if you don’t you should come next year. And I might see you there
It’s a beautiful day here in Lodz at the @lodzdesignfest . Just having 5 minutes before my first workshop
Check out my latest article: Lodz Design Festival linkedin.com/pulse/lodz-des… via @LinkedIn
🎙️Our next guest on #NorthernSpotlights is Paul Callaghan, Chairman of The Leighton Group. Tune in tomorrow for an illuminating discussion on Paul's career journey, delving into his entrepreneurial ventures and the creation of multiple successful businesses. #TezTalks
We'd planned to be in Huddersfield at the @3MBIC for Rise and Design , but not enough people could make it, so it's back to the good old virtual event style. At least it's by choice this time
I’m at the @3MBIC delivering a Lego Serious Play workshop, as part of the @WestYorkshireCA Supply Chain Programme. And my @lodzdesignfest bag is perfect for transporting those bricks
🎙️ Get ready for this months episode of #NorthernSpotlights! Any guesses on who our next guest might be? Comment your predictions below! 👀Stay tuned for next week's trailer reveal, where all will be unveiled... #TezTalks
Wow, I didn't expect the 'image' to start talking to me, that's really cool. I'm sure the workshop will be too, so you know what to do guys.... get yourselves along.
Wow, I didn't expect the 'image' to start talking to me, that's really cool. I'm sure the workshop will be too, so you know what to do guys.... get yourselves along.
If you're in the West Yorkshire area we have a great workshop coming up on the 25th April. We'll be using Lego Serious Play to help businesses develop their own strategy for innovation. It's in Huddersfield and the details are all HERE - eventbrite.com/e/develop-your…
Someone's done a Google Streetview of the ascent up El Capitan in Yosemite, so you can climb alongside him. @sammy_hardesty
After a quiet March, we have TWO Rise & Design events in April. On the 19th we'll be in Newcastle learning about Responsible Design, and on the 26th in Huddersfield, Designing Health and Wellbeing. Check out the website to book - designnetworknorth.org/events/
Join us for our next episode of #NorthernSpotlights featuring Herb Kim, the visionary Founder of the Thinking Digital Conference. 📅 Mark your calendars for Wednesday and get ready for insightful conversations.🎙️Tune in on Spotify or YouTube for the full episode! #TezTalks

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