Business of Design Conference set for October

13 Aug 2015

The Business of Design conference aims at creatively revolutionising the way you work. The event returns to Cape Town and Johannesburg this October for its Spring 2015 edition...

The third instalment of the biannual programme has an all-new talk schedule, including first-time Business of Design speakers and fresh topics, with the Cape Town conference hosting guest international speaker Jim Brett, President of West Elm, the US-founded homeware retail store.

Business of Design Conference set for October

Business of Design is a two-day conference led by top industry experts and design professionals to guide, inspire and offer practical tools to change the way people do business.

'Business of Design appeals to all industries,' says co-founder Trevyn McGowan of Source, Southern Guild and GUILD. 'We've not only had designers and architects attend, but people from retail, accounting and marketing. Because the programme is geared towards both business skills and design thinking, it bridges the divide between the two, encouraging new ways of going about one's work.'

Spring 2015 talks include:
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Chris Reid, International Trend Institute
The Secrets to Developing a Brand: Mike Schalit, Net#Work BBDO(CT)
The Art of Curation: Cathy O'Clery, 100% Design SA and Platform Creative Agency
Funding: How to Tap into Resources: Kgosi Monametsi, African Century Ventures
Feeding Creativity: Lianne Burton, Creative Consultant
Case Study: Keys to Success: Kirsten Goss, Kirsten Goss; Di Marshall, Wonki Ware in conversation with Julian McGowan, Source, Southern Guild, GUILD
Africa: Growth of a Continent: Terry Behan, Social Entrepreneur and Brand Builder
Designing a Customer Experience: Laurence Brick,100% Design South Africa and Platform Creative Agency
Right Product, Right Price, Right Market: Trevyn McGowan, Source, Southern Guild and GUILD
Stand 47: A Study in Lifestyle Innovation: Gavin Rooke, the new Order in Conversation with Malibongwe Tyilo, Visi
Don't Go Into Food: A Cautionary Tale About Food Packaging Design: Paul Raphaely, NOMU (JHB)
Top 10 Tips to Running a Creative Studio: Adrienne Sparks, Mr Price Home
More speakers will be announced over the coming weeks. Business of Design is accredited by the IID, allowing for CPD points to be allocated to registered delegates.
Dates
Cape Town: 7-8 October (Inner City Ideas Cartel, 71 Waterkant Street)
Johannesburg: 21-22 October (venue TBC)
Early bird discount until 31 August R3,300.
Full price: R3,950
Alumni discount: R3,000
Students: R2,500
For more information visit www.businessofdesign.co.za