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TitleJapanese Junction London – Talk by Takeshi HayatsuDate11 October 2018, 7PM - 8:30PMLocationTOTO Concept Showroom
140-142 St. John Street
London
EC1V 4UADescriptionTakeshi Hayatsu of Hayatsu Architects will be speaking about his recent projects and the influence of Japanese architecture.
Register for the event on Eventbrite.
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TitleGrand Designs Live 2018Date10-14 October 2018LocationBirmingham NECDescription
Grand Designs Live is coming to Birmingham in October, and we’re happy to announce that CSD members can get two free weekday tickets to the event.
If you’re only free on the weekend, we’ve also arranged a discount code so you can attend for over 30% less.
The event is presented by Kevin McCloud, who will be hosting live talks with other Grand Designers from the TV show to give you expert advice on the best practices for building a home.
You’ll also be able to see over 400 exhibitors (including 20 architectural companies), meet new suppliers, check out the latest products, and take advantage of over 900 free consultations with professionals on everything from planning permission to landscaping.
It’ll be taking place at the Birmingham NEC from 10 – 14 October, so don’t miss out on your chance to meet all kinds of specialists under one roof.
To book your ticket, please visit the members’ area.
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TitleDesign Week MexicoDate10-14 October 2018, All dayLocationAcross Mexico CityDescription
Check out this annual showcase of the local design scene in Mexico City, which was named the World Design Capital this year for socially responsible design.
Find out more on the Design Week Mexico website.
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TitleBridge Into Construction National EventDate09 October 2018, 1PM - 5PMLocationJames Watt College
Aldridge Road
Birmingham
B44 8NEDescriptionThis conference is aimed at new talent and students, helping them to understand potential career paths for them in the construction industry. In addition to discussions and networking, there will also be several industry speakers.
Register on the Eventbrite page.
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TitleDM18: Disrupt!Date6-21 October 2018, All dayLocationAcross ManchesterDescription
The Design Manchester festival is returning for its sixth year. This time the theme is ‘DISRUPT’, featuring pioneering professionals in many fields who are pushing the boundaries of design.
See what’s on by checking their schedule on the Design Manchester website.
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TitleFive design events you should go to in SeptemberDate4-25 September 2018, All dayLocationVariousDescription
The London Design Festival, Paris Design Week, Beijing Design Week and Bologna Design Week are all taking place in September, so this is a great time for designers everywhere to be out and about.
Here’s an overview of some of the events taking place in London this month.
London Design Biennale 2018, 4th – 23rd September, Somerset House
The theme for this year’s London Design Biennale is ‘Emotional States’. It’s taking over Somerset House with thought-provoking exhibitions that explore social equality, sustainability, migration, and other vital topics.
All of the installations are intended to make you think about how we live, ranging from traditional forms of art like sculpture to robotics, AI, and virtual reality experiences.
There are also several talks and workshops taking place throughout the event. Find out how you can help design a better world or take part in drawing classes – there’s something for every designer here!
Global Design Forum, 15th – 23rd September, V&A London
We’ve already mentioned the London Design Festival, which has hundreds of events coming up – but did you know they also host a thought leadership programme?
You can attend the Global Design Forum to hear from the top thinkers in the industry, take part in workshops, and listen to new perspectives on design.
The keynotes include speakers like Rankin (co-founder of Dazed and Confused magazine), pioneering VR filmmaker Jessica Brillhart, and Pentagram partner Marina Willer.
100% Design, 19th – 22nd September, Olympia London
Find out about new ideas and trends in architecture and design at this year’s 100% Design event, which sits at the heart of the newly formed West Kensington Design District. It gives you a great opportunity to network with other professionals in the sector.
Over 400 international brands will be there, so you’ll be able to see what they’re working on and meet the brains behind the business.
There’s also a CPD hub, where you can learn about a wide range of topics and add it to your CSD online portfolio for Chartered Designers. Get to grips with the connection between nature-inspired design and well-being, understand technology and residential design, or learn how to design the ideal home. All the sessions are free, but we recommend you get there early so you don’t miss out!
designjunction, 20th – 23rd September, South Bank
This event is held in partnership with RADO Switzerland and had tens of thousands of visitors last year – and for good reason!
It showcases some of the best furniture, lighting, and product designs from around the world at three locations along the South Bank: Doon Street, the Oxo Tower Wharf, and the Riverside Walkway.
You’ll be able to take in pop-up shops and installations and see exhibitions from many brands, including Innermost, Black & Blum, and Bodo Sperlein.
Design Change Makers: Conscious Consumption, 25th September, Design Museum
The Design Museum is hosting a series of talks on people who create change through design. Their second event explores ‘conscious consumption’, a movement that deliberately examines how what we buy affects the environment and our own lives.
The speakers include the Founder/Creative Director of Creative Conscience, Design Director for Library of Things Sophia Wyatt, best-selling poet and author Simon Welsh, and many more. They’ll be joined by a number of student panellists from a diverse range of disciplines, so the conversation is sure to be very lively!
Getting a ticket to the talk will also give you entry to all the exhibitions at the Design Museum, so why not make a day of it?
*“Somerset House By Night” by James Petts is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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TitleGrand Designs Live 2017Date11-15 October 2017LocationNEC BirminghamDescription
Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 11 – 15 October 2017. This unique event promises to break down the conventional limitations to home building and offers visitors a chance to discover the latest innovations, explore this year’s trends and preview unseen products.
Presented by Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud, the show is the ultimate day out for any budding grand designer. From free expert advice to cutting-edge ideas as well as fun feature areas and over 400 top exhibitors across six show sections, there is something for every home project at this multi-award winning event.
Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, returns to Birmingham’s NEC from the 11th – 15th October 2017. Running for 5 days, the show offers visitors a unique opportunity to see all the latest trends for the home as well as many products never seen before. Based on the Channel 4 TV series, and presented by design guru Kevin McCloud, the event is packed with over 400 exhibitors, across seven different sections offering ideas and inspiration for your very own Grand Design, however big or small.
The Society has teamed up with Grand Designs Live to offer members FREE weekday tickets to the event or £10 weekend tickets if you cannot attend during the week (saving up to £10) The inspiration starts here…with a visit to Grand Designs Live …. Simply visit the members’ area where you can find information on how to apply.
MEMBERS OFFER
To claim your special offer please visit the CSD members’ area to get the special partner code then visit www.granddesignslive.com follow the link to book your tickets and enter the code. The Offer valid on standard admission tickets only and must be booked in advance before midnight on 14 October 2017.
Free weekday tickets valid on any one weekday between 11 – 13 October 2017, subject to limited availability, tickets allocated on a first come-first served basis. £10 weekend tickets incur a £1.70 transaction fee and the saving is based on door rate ticket priced at £20.00.
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TitleSingapore Creative & DigitalDate20-24 September 2017LocationSingaporeDescription
CSD Partner UK-ASEAN Business Council is organising a very affordable trade mission that may well be of interest to CSD members and/or their clients.
Singapore, ranked by the World Bank one of the easiest places in the world to start, run and do business, is the UK’s largest trading partner in South East Asia, with two thirds of British exports to the region heading into Singapore.
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It is the perfect location for ambitious British brands with many benefits including a common language, strong historical ties and similar business and legal practices. It is also recognised as having Asia’s strongest intellectual property protection, with a highly skilled and educated local population, while the World Economic Forum named the country as benefiting the most from the investments it has made into technological innovations.We’ll be heading to Singapore on 20 September for a three day mission with a focus on digital creative businesses. The mission is designed specifically for businesses with a creative or tech solution with a strong focus on innovation and disruption.
The three day mission from 20-24 September is open to just 25 brands who will gain:
an understanding of the creative technology landscape in Singapore
the ins and outs of tax, legal, trade and finance process and systems
opportunitiy to make sales, connections and collaborations with local agencies, government representatives, accelerators and your fellow mission goers
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Date18 August 2017
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TitleCreative Conscience Awards 2017Date29 June 2017Description
Creative Conscience Awards has an aim to inspire designers to apply their talents to socially valuable projects.
The competition is open to full and part-time design/creative students or graduates (up to 2 years) that have enrolled on a recognised undergraduate, postgraduate or higher education course. The winners of the Creative Conscience Awards will be invited to a networking awards ceremony in London, providing a gateway into the professional world through mentorship or internships (through the CCA network).
Awards entries opened in October 2016 and close on 20.04.17