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MEDIA INNOVATION AWARDS 2010 - OPEN FOR ENTRY
The South West’s most prestigious awards for the creative media industry are about to get underway for the fourth year. The Media Innovation Awards open for entries on 16 November; the number and calibre of the entries has increased year-on-year and there is now hot competition to win one of the coveted awards.
Enter your project now in a wide range of design categories. Entries cost just £40.
We need YOU to tell the Design Council about US!
The Design Council is hosting a gathering of all the UK's regional design networks in mid December. They'd like to include your views in their discussions. So, please tell them your take on the value of SWDF and your local area cluster group....
BBC MULTIPLATFORM WORKSHOP
BBC Multiplatform is to visit the South West in November – and SW Screen is giving local TV and digital media companies the chance to put your ideas to them.
RSA Projects for undergrad's and those just out of Uni: Design out shoplifting reviewing the dark side of shopping
Retail businesses, especially retail outlets, are currently reporting increased incidents of shoplifting linked to the recession. The most recent British Retail Consortium Crime Survey for 2007/8 placed customer theft as one of the three most important concerns.
SWDF member (Designed in Devon cluster), pulse8 secures major contract with one of the UK’s largest holiday park operators
Web and design agency, pulse8 has just secured one of its largest contracts to date. Based in Staverton, Devon the firm has carved a niche for itself as a major creative player within the South West tourism sector. And, utilising this expertise and industry specific track record, signed a contract this week with the Haulfryn Group.
Future Digital Content - Online Survey
We want to hear your views on the future of digital content, how people will experience it and how it will be delivered in the future...
C&binet (The Creativity and Business International Network)
C&binet (The Creativity and Business International Network) is the centrepiece of the government’s ongoing work to position the UK as the key place where creativity meets global finance, and to help the creative industries face the pressures that could threaten their future success. The conference taking place between 26-28 October this year will be bringing together creative businesses and leaders from around the globe to look at a number of key themes such as access to finance and securing creative content, along with developing talent and new business models.
LOGO ADDS PRIZE WINNING TALENT TO WEBSITE TEAM
To support the increasing demand for website development for new and established clients, South Devon based Logo Design & Marketing has recruited Kseniya Volkova to join its web team.
NEW SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES
This month, the South West Design Programme (SWDP) introduces new support for businesses keen to capitalise on the benefits of sustainable design.
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