Research + Practice

A Typographic Research Initiative / University of Salford event.

How important is research in practice?
Do designers still use sketchbooks?
Is there enough time to work on projects that are not profit driven?

These issues will be debated by key members of the design community and academic staff from Salford’s School of Art and Design in this symposium.

Keynote speakers on the day will be Nick Hard + Jeff Knowles from Planning Unit. Who will be joined afterwards for a panel discussion and Q+A on the topic of research and practice by
Mark Janson - Creative Managing Director, Eskimo Creative
Paul Heys - Educator + Graphic Designer, University of Huddersfield
John Rooney + Tim Isherwood - University of Salford, School of Art and Design

Entry is free but space is limited. Please contact Sophie Williamson to confirm your attendance and show your support s.williamson@salford.ac.uk

Date: 29/02/12
Time: 2-4pm
Location: University of Salford Media City Building. Room 2.36

more info here… create@salford

See you there!

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Posted by Mark Janson