Designed in Devon

The network for creative professionals in Devon

A new organisation set up to represent and champion people and businesses working in design throughout Devon, UK. Open to all creative professionals living or working in the county.

South West Design Forum

Designed in Devon is part of the wider regional South West Design Forum. To find out more, visit www.swdf.co.uk

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Creative Business Services added 2 blog posts
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Tom Dixon is now a member of Designed in Devon
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That would be marvelous Mark. Only problem I can see is that you are in Bideford and we are in Exeter! Any thoughts?
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Depending on the software you are using then a lot of stuff is automated - but white space, leading and font choice is about experience. If you want me to do a short teaching session I can do that. Just let me know... Regards, Mark
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Welcome

Welcome to the interim website for Designed in Devon. We're not going to the trouble of designing a bespoke look and feel for this site as we hope our permanent home will be ready by the Summer Autumn Winter Spring Summer. Please join the group (you'll need to if you want to unlock all its treasures), and feel free to add ideas and suggestions, participate in discussions or share information that you think might be of interest.

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Creative Business Services

Software Training | Creative Buisness Services

Started by Creative Business Services 5 hours ago.

Creative Business Services

Business for Creative Industries | Plymouth College of Art

Started by Creative Business Services 5 hours ago.

Michael Krage

Creative networking in Exeter 11 Replies

Started by Michael Krage. Last reply by Tim Burley Jul 7.

Blog Posts

Creative Business Services

Introduction to Glass Kiln Forming with Jodie Bishop | Creative Business Services

Jodie Bishop uses glass to create unique lighting, architectural panels and interior accessories. Using sumptuous colour combinations through fresh designs Jodie creates work that is adaptable to provide a vibrant and original feature for commercial and domestic interiors.

This workshop is an introduction to architectural and sheet glass kiln forming techniques including, cutting, fusing, slumping and enameling.

You will explore the exciting effects of colour, texture and light experimenting w… Continue

Posted by Creative Business Services on July 9, 2009 at 4:54pm

Creative Business Services

Business for Creative Industries | Creative Business Services

Are you a start-up or fledgling business, operating in the creative sector?

Do you need specialist business support?

Would you like a business qualification?


This course is tailor made for creative individuals and is delivered by business professionals operating in the creative sector.

The inspiring, energetic and professional delivery will enable you to formulate ideas and practical implementation plans to establish or develop your business into a commercially viable enterprise.

21/… Continue

Posted by Creative Business Services on July 9, 2009 at 4:52pm

Ann Holman

Build credibility then communicate it

In a crowded business world where business is scrapping for attention, it’s easy to succumb to the lust to capture customers no matter what in a hyper competitive marketplace. It takes time to build a reputation but it needs to be on your mind right from go. Customers only have a desire to discover the truth and place reputation ahead of the features and benefits of your products and services.

Credibility fosters trust so how relevant is your credibility beyond your core product offering? Posit… Continue

Posted by Ann Holman on July 9, 2009 at 9:53am

Ann Holman

Everything is subjective

There is an illusion that there is objectivity. Nonsense, rubbish, utter crap! There are certainly varying degrees of objectivity depending on an individuals ability to see things ‘clearly,’ but then,isn’t that by definition subjectivity. Pure objectivity just doesn’t exist.

When you bring in a consultant from the outside to look at things differently, you are not buying their pure objectivity, just a little more than you and your crew have. That’s why consultants often get accused of giving di… Continue

Posted by Ann Holman on July 9, 2009 at 9:45am

Ann Holman

Loosing control

We are starting to lose control. As new business models emerge and people demand better experiences, we are having to shift our behaviour from a controlling state to an influencing agenda. Control has always been used by individuals who were insecure and under confident.

As James Arthur Ray quotes “Control is never achieved when sought directly. It is the surprising outcome of letting go.” We see people struggling with the concept everyday in the workplace, as customers and by observing others!… Continue

Posted by Ann Holman on July 9, 2009 at 9:44am

 
 

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