Design Network North

We support innovative companies, helping them to develop high quality design skills and to increase the contribution design makes to the regional economy.

Design Network North supports innovative companies, helping them to adopt and develop high quality design skills and processes.

With such a large number of support projects, funding streams and bodies involved in supporting design and innovation, it can often be confusing and difficult to know what to do next. Design Network North can help companies to make this journey easier.

What support can we offer?

By working closely with a range of regional, national and international design institutions and projects, Design Network North can help local companies to develop and grow.
We can provide a range of support activities which will be tailored to your Company’s specific requirements, including:

Helping you to look for new opportunities to exploit your designs, products and services
Progress new ideas to get them market ready
Provide guidance and support through the design process by acting as an impartial advisor
Improve your design and manufacturing processes, as well as your supply chain
Check your products meet regulatory requirements
Facilitated workshops to identify opportunities and issues with processes and products
Advice on protecting your designs through Intellectual Property e. g. copyright
Give your design portfolio an Intellectual Property health check
Market research
Writing and implementing an action plan for your business
Reviewing your marketing approach and profile
Developing your PR and communications strategy

If it isn’t mentioned above that doesn’t mean we can’t help. If you would like to discuss your specific requirements further please contact a member of the team