The Manufacturing Excellence Taskforce Australia (META) has announced that it will launch the META Design Thinking for Export Competitiveness Hub, aimed at boosting the development of design led innovation (DIL) across the Australian manufacturing sector.
On 20 August Object: Australian Design Centre and BCG Digital Ventures hosted a sell-out event as part of Sydney Design on the role of design as a strategy for growth.
The 'Make a Plan' WDC 2014 Design Policy Conference, taking place 17-18 October 2014 at the Cape Town Stadium, aims to develop a policy that guides and encourages design, not only in South Africa but on the entire African continent. Discussions on challenges and opportunities around policy in a developing context will also be held.
On Monday 8 September, a new consumer engagement program, ask an architect, will be launched to the public. Designed to increase public awareness of architects, the program is particularly focused on the residential consumer market.
Issue 6 (2014) Craft.Material.Memory, edited by Anne Brennan and Patsy Hely is now available online.
Last week we attended the inaugural Universal Design Conference in Sydney. The keynote address was delivered by Dr Gerald Craddock, Chief Officer, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (Ireland). The Centre aims to infuse universal design into curricular at all levels; develop standards; and promote the benefits of universal design. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities calls for Governments to embrace Universal Design (UD) in developing new products, services and environments. Change will come from the key elements of UD being accepted as best practice and making economic sense.
Inclusive Design: from the pixel to the city is a new animated short feature from the UK Design Council. It features conversations with leading designers creating the next generation of products, graphics and vehicles designed to work better for everyone.
DESIGN Canberra is a new festival of design to be held in late November and hosted by Craft ACT.
