Managing The Manufacturing Process Better Workshop

For me, one of the most interesting areas of UEL's Knowledge Dock (where I work when I'm not at the Thurrock Learning Shop) is the Product Design Lab, where they use design to build business value www.productdesignlab.co.uk . I don't come from a design or manufacturing background so it was really interesting to wander along to the PDL Office (which possibly has one of the best views on campus) and talk to Matt and Gary about what they do. In essence they help manufacturers or designers to develop new ideas, to redesign exisiting products to make them more efficient or sustainable and to help businesses plan for future growth.

Knowing that we have a strong manufacturing base in Thurrock, Matt and Gary were keen to engage with local businesses and came-up with the idea of an interactive workshop. Aimed at owners/managers of manufacturing companies that develop tangible products for both the professional or domestic markets and inventors/designers, the event will take place at the Thurrock Learning Shop on Thursday 10th June between 0830 - 1100hrs. Areas covered will include an introduction to the Product Design Lab, "The Design Formula", the parallels between good design for business gain, subsidised business support opportunities and a Q & A session. As with all Knowledge Thurrock Innovation Associate events, places are free and include a bacon or vegetarian bap, tea & coffee. Please contact Richard on 07500 802 311 or email r.a.snell@uel.ac.uk to reserve a place or should you have any questions.