Wednesday 24 February 2010

Design Your Way Out the Down Turn

The UK Design Council Research Shows...

"that more than half of the UK’s businesses:

  • ... are looking to design their way out of downturn
    Over half (54%) of the firms in our survey thought design would contribute to a large or great extent in helping maintain their competitive edge in the current economic climate.
  • ... think design is more important now
    Similarly, 53% thought that design had become more important in helping the firm to achieve its business objectives over the last three years.
  • ... think design is integral to the economic performance of the UK
    The same number agreed or strongly agreed that design is integral to the country’s future economic performance.

Fortunes can change for any business – large or small – sending a once successful and thriving operation into decline. Shifts in the economy, in consumer sentiment or changes in the marketplace are just a few of the factors that might leave a company in trouble and unsure how to get back on track. Even mighty corporations such as McDonald’s or entire industries like the Swiss watch industry have fallen foul of changes in the market, but both responded through an investment in design and innovation which helped to turn their fortunes around."

Monday 15 February 2010

Still Motion Art

Still Motion Art has just sold one of Silent Hobo's latest creations... see more at www.stillmotionart.co.uk



Ecotronic Website

The Ecotronic site is live and taking orders, if you sell toys then take a look!