«The social innovator, the subversive engineer, the entrepreneur can all start their journey without too much planning ahead, because they know they will be joined by others along the way, and even if they don’t failing is cheap.»
Alberto Cottica | Project Leader, Kublai

«Design of experience as well as objectives and artifacts is also a key opportunity facilitated by new technologies, as it is exploring different dimensions of technology driven innovation across the creative industries including new ways of working/engaging with clients and consumers.»
Jeremy Davenport | Co founder and Deputy Director, CIKTN

«Design thinking is important here. when conflicts cannot be resolved (rarely) the design decisions must be according to context, research and negotiation.»
Adam Thorpe | Reader, Central Saint Martins College

«One of the biggest challenges is the qualitative nature of the data that research tends to return, dificul to interpret into policy especially in the short term.»
Clare Brass | Founder, SEED Foundation

«Every collaborative community as an “hero” that made it start and develop. his/her role is crucial to motivate the group and provide it with the courage to act.»
Anna Meroni | Senior Lecturer, Politecnico di Milano

Organised by:
DeST Research Unit, INDACO Department, Politecnico di Milano and British Consulate General

In collaboration with:
Creative Industries KTN and University of the Arts London