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Technology Scotland, in association with Enigma People Solutions, is delighted to announce the first event of its new design-focused Special Interest Group: ‘Design: Taking Ideas to Market’.

Building on a long tradition of innovation, entrepreneurialism and commercialisation, the design, technology and creative sectors have been identified by the Scottish Government as some of Scotland’s key industries. ‘Design’ itself covers a broad range of industries; however the common goal is to create products and outcomes that are successful, innovative, user-centred, and which provide a range of ground-breaking solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

In this event, attendees are invited to hear from 2 leading Key Note Speakers from industry: Grant King of Wideblue, and Sarah Morgan of Nano-Lit Technologies. There will also be the chance to network with Scotland’s design industry over an evening wine reception. Each speaker will share their experiences of working in product design across different sectors, both in Scotland and abroad. Key themes will include the innovation process, identifying market needs in a technologically advanced world, and taking products to market that focus on the end-user.