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Executive Presence and Influence
Learn how to communicate with authority, lead confidently and be seen as a strategic partner.
Executive Presence and Influence
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Balancing your Creative Energy
Manage your energy, not your time. A practical workshop for creatives to build sustainable focus, avoid burnout and do better work by understanding and renewing creative energy.
Balancing your Creative Energy
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Work Smarter (Not Harder!)
A practical workshop for creatives who want to manage time more intentionally, improve focus, and work in ways that support both productivity and creative flow.
Work Smarter (Not Harder!)
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Pitch Perfect!
Build confidence and win more work with Pitching Perfect! This is a practical workshop to craft persuasive pitches, handle objections and present creative ideas with clarity and impact.
Pitch Perfect!
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Smarter Pricing for Creatives
Confidently connect the value you deliver to the price you charge. Walk away with ready-to-use pricing models, language, and strategies tailored to your creative business.
Smarter Pricing for Creatives
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Email and Phone Skills for Designers
Step up your comms game. Email and Phone Skills for Designers gives you the skills to write professional emails, make confident calls and handle tough conversations with ease.
Email and Phone Skills for Designers
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Professional Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX
Build your AI confidence with the Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX. Discover how to use Generative AI to enhance your design, research and product work.
Professional Certificate in AI Fundamentals for UX
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Performance Conversations For Creative Leaders
A practical workshop for creative leaders to manage performance conversations with confidence. Learn how to set clear objectives, give effective feedback and lead more successful performance conversations.
Performance Conversations For Creative Leaders
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Designed for Profit
Take control of your creative business finances. Learn simple, practical tools to manage cash flow, pay yourself first, and get paid on time — without the overwhelm.
Designed for Profit
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Facilitation Skills
Achieve successful outcomes as a Facilitator. Tailored for designers and creatives, this workshop on facilitation skills delves into essential facets of Facilitation skills.
Participants will learn about intervention design, stakeholder contracting and diverse facilitation methodologies and equips you with practical tools such as brainstorming and problem-solving techniques as well as focusing on your self-awareness and personal development as a facilitator.
Facilitation Skills
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Professional Certificate in Service Design
The Service Design programme seeks to empower students from fields such as design, business, sociology, systems thinking, education, banking, technology and the public sector to shape the services of the future through design thinking and doing.
The course will not only provide students with the core principles of Service Design, but will also equip them with practical experiences, tools and the theory necessary to excel in their future career.
Professional Certificate in Service Design
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Business Strategy For Creatives & Designers
Business strategy made practical for creatives. Gain clarity, focus and direction with tools to support sustainable growth in your design business.
Business Strategy For Creatives & Designers
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Professional Certificate in AI for User Research
A subsidised professional certificate to to enhance your UX research practice and integrate AI into user research workflows—from planning and analysis to synthesis and prototyping—while strengthening your human-centred judgment, ethics and critical thinking.
Professional Certificate in AI for User Research
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Professional Certificate in Service Design 2026 - Information Session
An information session in partnership with NCAD for our Professional Certificate in Service Design, with Programme Lead Jennifer Groarke.
Professional Certificate in Service Design 2026 - Information Session
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What Clients Think 2026 Preview
Design strategist Jonathan Kirk will explore what designers and creatives can do better to master the client/agency relationship including sharpening new business activity and pitching, improving collaboration and a sense of partnership, and growing their clients’ business, based on the 2026 ‘What Clients Think’ report, as well as trends over the last 12 years and how client issues have shifted.
What Clients Think 2026 Preview
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Taking the Lead With Creatives
This 2-day online programme is a manager’s how-to for managing, leading and developing a high-performing creative individual or team, delivering the business results you have been looking for. This program equips you with fundamental people management skills, practical tools and techniques crucial for success for those stepping into or returning to a managerial role overseeing Creatives.
Taking the Lead With Creatives
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Professional Certificate in Designing for Accessibility
As accessibility moves to the forefront of digital design, this practical, expert-led course equips UX and product professionals with the tools to meet legal requirements and build better experiences for all users.
Professional Certificate in Designing for Accessibility
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Professional Certificate in Content Design 2026
Are your content design skills holding you back? Master the key concepts and techniques of content design with this 10-week university-accredited programme in Content Design for Designers, UX/UI Professional and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars.
Professional Certificate in Content Design 2026
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Professional Certificate in User Research 2026
A unique 4-month university-accredited programme in User Research for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.
Professional Certificate in User Research 2026
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Professional Diploma in UX Design
A unique 6-month university-accredited programme in UX for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.
Professional Diploma in UX Design
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Professional Certificate in UI 2026
Are your digital design skills holding you back? Master the key concepts and techniques of user interface design with this 3-month university-accredited programme in UI for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars.
Professional Certificate in UI 2026
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The Creative Project Playbook
A 7-part, hands-on workshop series for designers, creatives and agencies who want to run projects that flow smoother, smarter and stronger from ideation to completion — led by James Louttit, PMI Project Manager of the Year 2023 and author of Leading Impactful Teams.
The Creative Project Playbook
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Starting your Design Business
Learn the fundamentals of starting your own design business, from legal setup and pricing, to business planning and client acquisition. Turn your creative skills into a sustainable, successful practice.
Starting your Design Business
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Elevate your Client Experience
Create client experiences that last. Manage expectations, learn how to spot issues early and how to fix them and build loyalty that fuels repeat business.
Elevate your Client Experience
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Presenting your Offer to Clients
Learn how to present your business offering with clarity and impact. Communicate your value, build trust faster and turn prospecting conversations into real opportunities.
Presenting your Offer to Clients
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UX Tree - Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX
UX Tree is a mentorship programme focused on career development and the improvement of UX skills for mentors and mentees. The Programme provides guidance and support to mentees in developing or improving their professional skills in the field of UX Design and aims to bridge the gap between education and the workplace.
UX Tree - Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX
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UX Tree – Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX - Information Sessions
Join us for an information session on the UX Tree Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX 2026.
UX Tree – Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX - Information Sessions
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Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies 2026 - Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies Certificate programme 2026.
Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies 2026 - Information Session
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Design Leaders Conference 2026
A day of exploring design; process, practice and culture with international speakers, panellists, discussions and Q&As for those leading or aspiring to successfully lead design teams and design studios to take a deep dive into the topics that matter most right now.
Design Leaders Conference 2026
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Managing Creative People
This immersive programme equips creative leaders with the mindset and tools to manage diverse teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Grounded in neuroscience & the AGES Model for optimal retention, it blends emotional intelligence, practical management tools, and neurodiversity awareness to help managers lead with impact.
Managing Creative People
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Grow Your Client Goldmine
Turn one-off projects into lasting partnerships. Learn how to grow existing clients, secure repeat work, and build a steady stream of opportunities.
Grow Your Client Goldmine
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Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Half day workshop for mid-level and upwards creative professionals who want to strengthen their ability to give feedback with impact, sharpen their communication skills and build confidence in receiving feedback constructively.
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
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Professional Diploma in UX Design 2025
A unique 6-month university-accredited programme in UX for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.
Professional Diploma in UX Design 2025
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Seal the Deal
Learn how to confidently convert leads into loyal clients.
Seal the Deal
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Emotional Intelligence for Creative Leaders
Boost your leadership impact with this workshop. Learn to inspire performance, build trust, and handle team dynamics with confidence.
Emotional Intelligence for Creative Leaders
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Winning New Clients
Cut through the noise with clear, actionable steps to market your design business, spark client interest, and convert leads into work.
Winning New Clients
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Resilience for Creatives
Discover how to turn stress into strength and build strategies to thrive as a creative professional in today’s fast-paced environment.
Resilience for Creatives
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Presenting With Impact 2025
In these engaging two-half-day workshops, attendees will delve into the nuances of pre-presentation preparation, conquering nerves, structuring captivating presentations, mastering the art of body language, storytelling and leveraging visual aids and digestible content effectively. They will provide hands-on experience and practical feedback empowering individuals to deliver compelling and impactful presentations with ease and confidence.
Presenting With Impact 2025
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Fuel Your Client Pipeline
Boost your design business with winning lead generation strategies. Learn how to target the right clients, network with purpose and fuel a steady pipeline for growth.
Fuel Your Client Pipeline
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Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management 2025
The Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management has been developed for busy working professional designers and design function managers (not all design managers are designers) to empower them to take their careers to the next level and bring direct return on investment to their business.
Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management 2025
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Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management 2025 - Information Session
Join Design Skillnet for an information session on the Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management programme’s background context, structure, content and gain insights on how it can take your business and career to the next level.
Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management 2025 - Information Session
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Professional Diploma in Service Design 2025
Gain a Professional Award in Service Design. Service designers create solutions for complex systemic and societal challenges, developing experiences that address the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders. The Professional Diploma in Service Design teaches the application of design methods, tools and thinking to sectors such as healthcare, technology, finance, transportation and education.
Professional Diploma in Service Design 2025
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UX Tree - Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX - 2025
UX Tree is a mentorship programme focused on career development and the improvement of UX skills for mentors and mentees. The Programme provides guidance and support to mentees in developing or improving their professional skills in the field of UX Design and aims to bridge the gap between education and the workplace.
UX Tree - Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX - 2025
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Designers FORUMS
IDI’s Monthly Forums are all about giving you the opportunity to set your agenda to discuss the topics of most relevance to you with the people who understand most. The IDI’s Forums series give you a safe space to discuss the topics that are most pressing in your field of work, with others in the same position.
Designers FORUMS
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Professional Diploma in Service Design 2025 - Information Session
An information session in partnership with NCAD for our Professional Diploma in Service Design, with Programme Director Dr Caoimhe Mc Mahon,
Professional Diploma in Service Design 2025 - Information Session
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Design Summer Sessions 2025
The Design Summer Sessions is a three-day festival of learning for designers and creatives, jam-packed with interactive and insightful webinar sessions for designers and creatives.
Design Summer Sessions 2025
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Innovation by Design
Explore the fundamental practices behind why organisations need to innovate, what are the different types and lenses of innovation and what competencies companies need to continually innovate successfully
with international design leader James Hall, Company Director of PARK.
Innovation by Design
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Leading Regenerative Design
Explores the key principles of managing circular design and leading a shift to regenerative design for the good of humanity with international design leader James Hall, Company Director of PARK.
Leading Regenerative Design
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Elevating Customer Experience Through Design
Explore the key principles of customer experience design and learn how design leaders define and scope their role in consistently improving customer experiences with international design leader James Hall, Company Director of PARK.
Elevating Customer Experience Through Design
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What Clients Think 2025 Preview
Design strategist Jonathan Kirk will explore what designers and creatives can do better to master the client/agency relationship including sharpening new business activity and pitching, improving collaboration and a sense of partnership, and growing their clients’ business, based on the 2025 ‘What Clients Think’ report, as well as trends over the last 11 years and how client issues have shifted.
What Clients Think 2025 Preview
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Professional Certificate in Service Design 2025- Information Session
An information session in partnership with NCAD for our Professional Certificate in Service Design, with Programme Lead Jennifer Groarke.
Professional Certificate in Service Design 2025- Information Session
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Designs on Growth
An innovative learning and development response providing owner/managers with best practice business management skills to support sustainability and increase revenue in their business.
Designs on Growth
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Designs on Growth 2025 - Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Designs on Growth programme 2025.
Designs on Growth 2025 - Information Session
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Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies 2025 - Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies Certificate programme 2025.
Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies 2025 - Information Session
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Design Leaders Conference 2025
A day of exploring design; process, practice and culture with international speakers, panellists, discussions and Q&As for those leading or aspiring to successfully lead design teams and design studios to take a deep dive into the topics that matter most right now.
Design Leaders Conference 2025
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Professional Certificate in Content Design 2024
Are your content design skills holding you back? Master the key concepts and techniques of content design with this 10-week university-accredited programme in Content Design for Designers, UX/UI Professional and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars.
Professional Certificate in Content Design 2024
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Professional Certificate in User Research 2024
A unique 4-month university-accredited programme in User Research for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.
Professional Certificate in User Research 2024
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Professional Diploma in UX Design 2024
A unique 6-month university-accredited programme in UX for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.
Professional Diploma in UX Design 2024
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Professional Certificate in UI 2024
Are your digital design skills holding you back? Master the key concepts and techniques of user interface design with this 3-month university-accredited programme in UI for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars.
Professional Certificate in UI 2024
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Professional Diploma in Service Design 2024
Gain a Professional Award in Service Design. Service designers create solutions for complex systemic and societal challenges, developing experiences that address the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders. The Professional Diploma in Service Design teaches the application of design methods, tools and thinking to sectors such as healthcare, technology, finance, transportation and education.
Professional Diploma in Service Design 2024
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Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management 2024 - Information Session
Join Design Skillnet and James Hall from PARK for an information session on the Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management programme’s background context, structure, content and gain insights on how it can take your business and career to the next level.
Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management 2024 - Information Session
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Professional Diploma in Service Design 2024 - Information Session
An information session in partnership with NCAD for our Professional Diploma in Service Design, with Programme Director Dr Caoimhe Mc Mahon,
Professional Diploma in Service Design 2024 - Information Session
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Climate-Conscious! Creatives
A Creative Sustainability Showcase with sustainability strategists George Dempsey Flanagan, Róisín Jordan and Stephen Ledwidge. Get ready to declare and design for sustainability, inspired by their success stories, from tips to reducing your digital footprint to building a sustainable brand and agency.
Climate-Conscious! Creatives
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IP for Fashion Designers
Protect your brand’s worth, make money from your work and secure funding. What Every Fashion Designer Needs to Know about Intellectual Property – from Irish copyrighting, trademark and industrial designs rights to building a strong and secure branding to compete on the global stage and navigating the new digital world of AI.
IP for Fashion Designers
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Discussions with Design Legends: Andrew Bradley
A conversation with Irish Design Legend Andrew Bradley to honour one of the creative giants upon whose shoulders we stand and inspire the next generation of designers. A live-streamed interview by Dee Corcoran on the remarkable career journey of the founder of Bradley – The Brand Agency’s inspiring successes, his contribution to Ireland’s overall success on the global stage and his transformative impact on the design landscape.
Discussions with Design Legends: Andrew Bradley
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UX Careers in the Age of AI
Valentina Antunovic, Founder of the UX Tree Mentorship Programme and Design Manager at Vhi Healthcare; Riccardo Spina, Venture Strategy Consultant; Niamh Fahey, Content Designer at IBM and Conor Normile of the UX Design Institute explore how AI is transforming UX design, the essential AI-related skills for designers and the new career paths emerging in this dynamic field.
UX Careers in the Age of AI
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Advancing Design Leadership
Gain confidence in justifying the business impact of advancing and leading design with your company’s key stakeholders with international design leader James Hall, Company Director of PARK and former VP of Design at Hasbro.
Advancing Design Leadership
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The Foundations of Design Leadership
Learn the key characteristics and competencies of effective design leadership and working as a strategic business partner with international design leader James Hall, Company Director of PARK.
The Foundations of Design Leadership
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Build Your Business Brand
Creative Business Owners Kate O’Moore of MAKER and Kevin King from Piquant Share Their Success Stories and discuss how they build their unique business brand to scale up and attract the right clients or even the right hire. A discussion panel facilitated by Jeannette Naughton of Prospero Coaching.
Build Your Business Brand
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Creative Career Paths: Craft your Professional Charisma
Craft your Professional Charisma with Renata Dima.
Level up your professional profiles to stand out more in the ever competitive creative industry to land your dream clients and roles. (Tips and tricks on Linkedin profile, Resume, Design Portfolio and more!).
Creative Career Paths: Craft your Professional Charisma
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IP for SMEs
Protect your Intellectual Property from Registration to Rights. Learn about the design registration process of your work in Ireland and the value of IP. Ideal packaging commercial designers, industrial (product)designers, designers to the food, beverage, medical device, automotive, agriculture and many other sectors.
IP for SMEs
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Design Summer Sessions 2024
The Design Summer Sessions is a three-day festival of learning for designers and creatives, jam-packed with interactive and insightful webinar sessions for designers and creatives.
Design Summer Sessions 2024
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From Design Pro to Grow
Jeannette Naughton will delve into the challenges of growing a creative business for studio owners. She will share strategies to overcome obstacles and move from professional designers to successful business owners to thrive and effectively scale up their businesses.
From Design Pro to Grow
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The Future of Design Leadership
Join James Hall, Company Director of international consultancy PARK and guests John Duggan, Head of Design/Deputy Creative Director at Johnson Controls; Karen Hanratty, Founder and Strategic Design Director of Ciara Ní Bhrolcháin Project Manager and as they explore the Future of Design Leadership.
The Future of Design Leadership
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Mastering Design Orchestration
Scope your potential with the necessary competencies to orchestrate design operationally, tactically and strategically with international design leader James Hall, Company Director of PARK and former VP of Design at Hasbro.
Mastering Design Orchestration
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Managing Diverse & Remote Teams 2024
Enhance the performance of your diverse teams’ performance in the dynamic landscape of remote working environments. This workshop will focus on sharpening leadership skills to support managers with the nuances of managing diverse, remote and/or hybrid teams. It will cover virtually navigating team development stages, managing performance and productivity in a virtual setting and provide managers with a toolbox for remote conversations and maintaining a strong team connection despite remote conditions.
Managing Diverse & Remote Teams 2024
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Facilitation Skills 2024
Achieve successful outcomes as a Facilitator. Tailored for designers and creatives, this workshop on facilitation skills delves into essential facets of Facilitation skills.
Participants will learn about intervention design, stakeholder contracting and diverse facilitation methodologies and equips you with practical tools such as brainstorming and problem-solving techniques as well as focusing on your self-awareness and personal development as a facilitator.
Facilitation Skills 2024
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Handling Difficult Conversations 2024
An online workshop for Designers and Creatives to navigate crucial conversations with peers, senior managers, colleagues, important stakeholders and clients confidently, providing them with the fundamentals of how to communicate clearly.
It will empower participants to engage assertively in critical discussions, assess conversation dynamics, present their case effectively and know when to assert themselves or remain silent. Includes exercises to put into practice.
Handling Difficult Conversations 2024
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Design West Programme with Design Skillnet
Open to eligible practicing designers from all disciplines at Design Skillnet’s subsidised reduced fees, Design West is a unique two-week programme of discovery, learning, reflection, adventure and making and a fantastic opportunity for a creative refresh. Taking place at the ATU Connemara campus in Co. Galway, this critically acclaimed international design summer school will allow participants to work with leading International and Irish designers from renowned studios such as Thonik (NL), Gail Anderson (School of Visual Arts NYC) and Associate Studio (NYC) and Unthink, Studio Or and Design Factory.
Design West Programme with Design Skillnet
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Project Management for Creatives & Designers 2024
This workshop will help participants to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge on efficiently and effectively managing projects from inception to completion.
Throughout the workshop, attendees will be immersed in dynamic sessions that demystify the intricacies of project lifecycles, offering practical insights into the initiation, planning, execution, and closure phases and developing crucial skills for effective team leadership and communication along the way.
Project Management for Creatives & Designers 2024
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Work Smarter Not Harder 2024
Discover effective time management strategies to maximise productivity and achieve your professional goals. From prioritising and planning techniques to tackling time eaters and leveraging technology effectively, this workshop equips participants with the tools needed to navigate the unique challenges of the creative industry.
Work Smarter Not Harder 2024
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Innovation and Creativity for Commercial Success 2024
Leverage your Innovation & Creativity for commercial success with these 3 x 90-minute interactive webinars with Russell Beck, Director of Inspiration at ImagineThinkDo and the Founder of ImagineThinkDo, Alison Beck.
Innovation and Creativity for Commercial Success 2024
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Presenting With Impact 2024 [SOLD OUT]
In these engaging two-half-day workshops, attendees will delve into the nuances of pre-presentation preparation, conquering nerves, structuring captivating presentations, mastering the art of body language, storytelling and leveraging visual aids and digestible content effectively. They will provide hands-on experience and practical feedback empowering individuals to deliver compelling and impactful presentations with ease and confidence.
Presenting With Impact 2024 [SOLD OUT]
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Essential Coaching Skills For Creatives [SOLD OUT]
Develop the practical skills to Coach your Creatives & Designers to unleash the results you require for your business or in-house team performance – creativity, managing clients and stakeholders, managing projects, aligning to business goals.
Essential Coaching Skills For Creatives [SOLD OUT]
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What Clients Think 2024
Design strategist Jonathan Kirk will explore what designers and creatives can do better to master the client/agency relationship including sharpening new business activity and pitching, improving collaboration and a sense of partnership, and growing their clients’ business, based on the 2024 ‘What Clients Think’ report, as well as trends over the last 10 years and how client issues have shifted.
What Clients Think 2024
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Living West Designers Forum 2024
Are you a designer living & working in the West of Ireland? Are you looking to connect with other designers working along the Atlantic region?
Living West Designers Forum 2024
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Designs on Growth 2024 - Information Sessions
Join the course trainer Jeannette Naughton of the Designs on Growth programme for information sessions on the programme’s background and context, answer questions on the content, as well as share insights on how it can transform your business.
Designs on Growth 2024 - Information Sessions
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Design Leaders Conference 2024
A day of exploring design; process, practice and culture with international speakers, panellists, discussions and Q&As for those leading or aspiring to successfully lead design teams and design studios to take a deep dive into the topics that matter most right now.
Design Leaders Conference 2024
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Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies 2024 - Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies Certificate programme 2024.
Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies 2024 - Information Session
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Professional Diploma in UX Design and Content Design, UI, User Research Certificates - Information Session
Join Design Skillnet at their next information session and put your questions to the UX Design Institute’s advisory experts about Design Skillnet’s co-funded (subsidised) UI, UX, Content Design and User Research university-accredited courses. Ask everything you want to know (course content, Structure, work schedule, payment plans, eligibility, career opportunities, etc.).
Professional Diploma in UX Design and Content Design, UI, User Research Certificates - Information Session
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Living West Designers Forum 2023
Are you a designer living & working in the West of Ireland? Are you looking to connect with other designers working along the Atlantic region? Join us for our “Living West” Designer’s forum hosted by IDI President Mary Doherty and newly appointed IDI Regional Development Officer Deirdra Mc Beth as we discuss the opportunities, challenges & ways to support designers looking to grow their business in the West of Ireland.
Living West Designers Forum 2023
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Design Management Professional Diploma (now Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management)
Developed for busy working professional designers and design function managers (not all design managers are designers) to empower them to take their businesses and careers to the next level with the tools, processes and methodologies to successfully manage design as a key business resource.
Design Management Professional Diploma (now Professional Diploma in Design Leadership and Management)
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Design Summer Sessions 2023
The Design Summer Sessions is a four-day festival of learning and creativity with interactive workshops, forums and webinar sessions.
Design Summer Sessions 2023
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Design Management Professional Diploma - Taster Sessions
Join our Design Management Professional Diploma light bite taster events that will give you taster sessions that will give you a chance to experience the programme from a practical viewpoint.
Design Management Professional Diploma - Taster Sessions
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Colour Futures: Colour Now, Global & Local Trends
Discover how you can predict the hottest colours in design in 2023 with Dulux Academy Lead, Creative Consultant and interior designer Cora Collins. Gain insights into the process of colour trends and forecasting to market to new and your existing clients and identify the colour trends of 2023.
Colour Futures: Colour Now, Global & Local Trends
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Increase Your Profitability - 3 workshops with Chris Merrington
A Chris Merrington’s series of three workshops to ‘Increase Your Profitability. Maximise your profitability and pricing. Get Better Briefs and Budgets. Retain and Grow your Clients. All in 3 x 90-minute workshops.
Increase Your Profitability - 3 workshops with Chris Merrington
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Better UX Design with AI
An AI + UX Expert hands-on, practical Workshop with Nick Babich showing you how to use AI to become a better designer. Covering the full design lifecycle, from product research to prototype design to usability testing.
Better UX Design with AI
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Gail Anderson in conversation with Grace Enemaku
Join us for an intimate discussion between New York-based designer and illustrator Gail Anderson and award-winning Irish designer and illustrator, Grace Enemaku. Together they will discuss career journeys, what it is to be a woman of colour working in design, and how to influence change for good.
Gail Anderson in conversation with Grace Enemaku
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Innovation & Creativity for Commercial Success
Leverage your Innovation & Creativity for commercial success with these 3 x 90-minute interactive webinars with Russell Beck, Director of Inspiration at ImagineThinkDo and the Founder of ImagineThinkDo, Alison Beck.
Innovation & Creativity for Commercial Success
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Managing Creatives: People Management Short Programme
This 3-day online programme is a manager’s how-to for managing, leading and developing a high-performing creative individual or team.
Managing Creatives: People Management Short Programme
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Attracting Clients
Join Design strategist Jonathan Kirk of Up to the Light (authors of the What Clients Think Report) for an online workshop on redefining your agency’s marketing approach from selling to drawing clients through Thought Leadership.
Attracting Clients
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What Clients Think 2023
Design strategist Jonathan Kirk will explore what designers and creatives can do better to master the client/agency relationship including sharpening new business activity and pitching, improving collaboration and a sense of partnership, and growing their clients’ business, based on the 2023 ‘What Clients Think’ report.
What Clients Think 2023
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Design Management Professional Diploma 2023 - Information Sessions
Join Design Skillnet for an information session on the Design Management Professional Diploma programme’s background context, structure, content, and gain insights on how it can take your business and career to the next level.
Design Management Professional Diploma 2023 - Information Sessions
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Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies - Information Session
Join the Course Director, Adam de Eyto of the Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies Certificate programme for an information session on the programme’s background and context and answer questions on the content, structure, career impact and opportunities.
Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies - Information Session
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Design Leaders Conference 2023
A day of exploring design; process, practice and culture with international speakers, panellists, discussions and Q&As for those leading or aspiring to successfully lead design teams and design studios to take a deep dive into the topics that matter most right now.
Design Leaders Conference 2023
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Make your Career FLOW in 2023 - Webinar
A 90-minute webinar with Executive Coach Jeannette Naughton and Adam de Eyto, Head of Design at LSAD, (TUS) discussing how to drive, shape and gain fulfillment in creative careers. Brought to you in conjunction with FLOW, the interactive skills & career development tool.
Make your Career FLOW in 2023 - Webinar
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FLOW - Career Pathways Launch
The IDI and Design Skillnet are delighted to launch FLOW, a tool for designers and employers to engage and plan career development, together. FLOW is an interactive competency framework and career development tool, designed to help designers and managers understand the expectations of design roles and help guide designers to grow in their careers.
FLOW - Career Pathways Launch
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Cyber Accountability for Creative Businesses
A workshop for design team leaders/creative business owners – responsible for ensuring that their organisation demonstrates cyber accountability (business and clients’ data protection & response to cyber-attacks and security breaches).
Cyber Accountability for Creative Businesses
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Winning the Market - Position your agency as a thought leader
A workshop to master thought leadership marketing and win your target audience with agency new business and marketing strategist, mentor and host of the Small Spark Theory® podcast Lucy Mann.
Winning the Market - Position your agency as a thought leader
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Make Your Website Work Harder
This workshop will support you in gaining a deeper perspective on your own website with an expert overview of agency websites, bang up-to-date information and insightful advice from the founder of Up to the Light and publisher of the influential ‘What Clients Think’ report, Jonathan Kirk.
Make Your Website Work Harder
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Hooked on Books Creatives: A Book Club for Design BookBuffs
In this first ‘Hooked on Books Creatives: A Book Club for Design BookBuffs’, David Douglas, MD of Ebow shares the book(s) that have influenced him on his journey to building his creative business.
Hooked on Books Creatives: A Book Club for Design BookBuffs
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Fire Up Figma: Coffee, UX & Collaboration
Fire Up Figma is a Coffee, UX & Collaboration workshop, part of our Share&Learn Design Summer Sessions. Pair up with Peers and Prototype with George Longwill of UXTalks.
Fire Up Figma: Coffee, UX & Collaboration
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No, Not Like That. Learning Lettering with Max Phillips
Get to grips with lettering at this high-rated two-part introductory workshop to Lettering for Designers ‘No, Not Like That’, led by Max Phillips of Signal Foundry.
No, Not Like That. Learning Lettering with Max Phillips
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Forum: Sustainable Solutions for Your Design Practice
A kickstart design community discussion on how to introduce circularity and sustainability into your design or creative business. Join a panel of your Irish design peers to discuss projects and solutions to make real changes now in your design practice.
Forum: Sustainable Solutions for Your Design Practice
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Colour Essentials for Creatives
Feed your creative soul with this 60-minute online workshop and Q&A with Cora Collins. Ideal for any design professional interested in the psychology of colour, branding and generally interesting facts about colour.
Colour Essentials for Creatives
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Peer Peeks Sessions
Take a peek at some of your Design Peers. Leading creative minds share their professional stories and pieces of advice. Part of our Share&Learn Design Summer Sessions, featuring Jonathan Kirk and Vanessa Power.
Peer Peeks Sessions
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DesignOpp Creative Creatures
Presenting ‘DesignOpp Creative Creatures’ as part of the Design Summer Sessions. Enjoy short ‘creativity in colour’ talks from DesignOpp members Grace Enemaku, Ashwin Chacko & Holly Pereira on Diversity in Design and their creative journeys.
DesignOpp Creative Creatures
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Client-Catching Colours: Levelling Up your Colour Knowledge
Level up your Colour Knowledge in this 60 minutes workshop for interior designers, architects and colour specialists. Learn about designing for Independent Living, Part M of the building regulations with Cora Collins, Dulux Academy Lead.
Client-Catching Colours: Levelling Up your Colour Knowledge
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Food for Thought Talks Sessions
Get professional tips and tricks from subject-matters experts and dig into various topics such as agency website optimisation, creative career growth and business startup as part of our Share&Learn Design Summer Sessions.
Food for Thought Talks Sessions
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Design Summer Sessions 2022
The Design Summer Sessions is a four-day festival of learning and creativity with interactive workshops, forums and webinar sessions.
Design Summer Sessions 2022
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Certificate in Software and Coding Fundamentals for UX
A university-accredited short course demystifying software development for UX designers to optimise their collaborations with developers and create smarter designs.
Certificate in Software and Coding Fundamentals for UX
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Certificate in UX Design Fundamentals
A university-accredited introductory course to UX Design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX process and get certified as a UX professional.
Certificate in UX Design Fundamentals
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The Future of Work: Future-proofing your business and your career
Russell Beck will equip you with a toolkit to future-proof your creative business, based on global megatrends that are redefining the world of work.
The Future of Work: Future-proofing your business and your career
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HR & People Leadership - 2 Workshops for Design Owners/Managers
A two-part workshop series for Design Agency and Studios owners and Design team managers on HR & Legal “Musts” & “How Tos” and Effective People Practices, both with one-hour one-to-one coaching session options.
HR & People Leadership - 2 Workshops for Design Owners/Managers
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Women in Design: Communicating with Executive Presence
A workshop with expert facilitator and coach Paula Mullin on how to communicate with Executive Presence for ambitious women working at mid and senior-level in Design, keen to take the next step in their careers or aspiring
Women in Design: Communicating with Executive Presence
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Setting Yourself Up for Success - Workshop series
In this series of six workshops – Setting Yourself Up for Success, Chris will share his strategies to build a profitable business, have stronger senior client relationships and grow your success.
Setting Yourself Up for Success - Workshop series
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Data Visualisation with Valentina D'efilippo
This online workshop provides an introduction to data visualisation’s potential as a storytelling medium as well as the principles behind the construction of effective and compelling visual displays of information.
Data Visualisation with Valentina D'efilippo
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Successful Tendering
A practical workshop session, aimed specifically at business owners who want to successfully manage tenders, with insights on how to evaluate, complete tenders so you only bid on tenders you have the best chance of winning.
Successful Tendering
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Designs on Growth - Information Session
Join the course trainer Jeannette Naughton of the Designs on Growth programme for an information session on the programme’s background and context, answer questions on the content, as well as share insights on how it can transform your business.
Designs on Growth - Information Session
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What Clients Think 2022 – Navigating Uncertain Times
Design strategist Jonathan Kirk will explore what designers and creatives can do better to master the client/agency relationship including strengthening pitches, collaboration, client growth and retention, based on the 2022 ‘What Clients Think’ report.
What Clients Think 2022 – Navigating Uncertain Times
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Mentoring & Nurturing Talent | Masterclasses with David Clutterbuck
A unique masterclass for aspiring mentors and mentees to work with Professor David Clutterbuck, one of the pioneers of developmental mentoring.
Mentoring & Nurturing Talent | Masterclasses with David Clutterbuck
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A Universal Design for All Approach | Methods for a culture of Co-Design
A must for design businesses tendering for public sector contracts and design organisations seeking to expand their customer base.
A Universal Design for All Approach | Methods for a culture of Co-Design
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Design Leaders Conference 2021
A half-day conference with a series of international speakers, panellists, discussions and Q&A’s for those leading design teams and design studios to take a deep dive into the topics that matter most right now.
Design Leaders Conference 2021
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Finance & HR Leads Forum
The agency finance and HR leads Forum is a members event and an opportunity for agency finance and HR leads designers to virtually meet, set their own agenda and discuss the issues that matter most to them.
Finance & HR Leads Forum
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Freelance Designers Forum
The Freelance Designers Forum is a members event and an opportunity for freelance designers to virtually meet, set their own agenda and discuss the issues that matter most to them.
Freelance Designers Forum
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In-House Designers Forum
The In-House Designers Forum is a members event and an opportunity for in-house designers to virtually meet, set their own agenda and discuss the issues that matter most to them.
In-House Designers Forum
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Making LinkedIn Work for You
Don’t let LinkedIn let you down! Make sure your LinkedIn Profile is as impressive as your portfolio by attending this master webinar.
Making LinkedIn Work for You
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Ethics in Design, Innovation & Technology
Designers – gain an understanding of the ethical implications of your work, taking responsibility for the things you create.
Ethics in Design, Innovation & Technology
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Intelligent Creativity: Owning & Monetising Assets & IP
Discover the range of untapped value in your business, recognise what you give away and how managing IP can springboard growth.
Intelligent Creativity: Owning & Monetising Assets & IP
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Data Visualisation with Valentina D'efilippo
This online workshop provides an introduction to data visualisation’s potential as a storytelling medium as well as the principles behind the construction of effective and compelling visual displays of information.
Data Visualisation with Valentina D'efilippo
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Get Hired!
Get the skills you need to secure your dream design job at our fully funded webinar series.
Get Hired!
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No, Not Like That. An Introduction to Lettering for Graphic Designers
Get to grips with lettering at this two-part workshop, led by Max Phillips of Signal Foundry.
No, Not Like That. An Introduction to Lettering for Graphic Designers
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Getting Hired in a Virtual World
This unique workshop series has been designed to help those looking for a new design role and covers all of the elements required to get there successfully.
Getting Hired in a Virtual World
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June - Agency Owners Forum
The Agency Owners Forum is a members’ event and opportunity for agency owners to virtually meet and discuss the issues that matter most.
June - Agency Owners Forum
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No, Not Like That. An Introduction to Lettering for Graphic Designers
Get to grips with lettering at this two-part workshop, led by Max Phillips of Signal Foundry.
No, Not Like That. An Introduction to Lettering for Graphic Designers
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Getting Hired in a Virtual World
This unique workshop series has been designed to help those looking for a new design role and covers all of the elements required to get there successfully.
Getting Hired in a Virtual World
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May - Agency Owners Forum
The Agency Owners Forum is a members event and opportunity for agency owners to virtually meet and discuss the issues that matter most.
May - Agency Owners Forum
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Sustainability Strategy Workshop
In this workshop you will uncover the top-down considerations needed to define a Sustainable, Circular Design, or Zero Waste company plan.
Sustainability Strategy Workshop
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The Green Deal Design Manifesto: A Designer's Guide
The Green Deal Design Manifesto: A Designer's Guide
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Agency Owners Forum
A members event and opportunity for agency owners to agency owners can gather together, set their own agenda and discuss the issues that are most pressing.
Agency Owners Forum
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Successful Tendering
Successful Tendering
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Setting You Up For Success
Join Chris Merrington for a set of three workshops tackling key areas such as charging what you’re worth, and see the changes you can make.
Setting You Up For Success
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Data Visualisation with Valentina D'efilippo
This online seminar provides an introduction to data visualisation’s potential as a storytelling medium as well as the principles behind the construction of effective and compelling visual displays of information.
Data Visualisation with Valentina D'efilippo
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Converting and Closing Opportunities in a Virtual World
How can you continue to drive and convert new business while operating in a virtual environment due to the Covid-19 pandemic? In this exclusive, interactive 90-minute event, Derek Howard, CEO of ‘The Customer’, will share his insights and best practice ideas.
Converting and Closing Opportunities in a Virtual World
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Service Design Programme Information Seminar
Course Trainers, Marc Stickdorn and Gerry Scullion , will join us for an information session to give background and context to our newest programme, the Service Design Diploma, and answer questions on the course content, as well as sharing insights on how it can transform your career or business.
Service Design Programme Information Seminar
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How to Frame your Strategic Offer
Learn how to more effectively package and articulate your strategic offer in this two-part webinar with Jonathan Kirk.
How to Frame your Strategic Offer
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Designs on Growth - Information Seminar
Join past participants as well as the course trainer of the Designs on Growth programme to hear how it is impacting their careers and businesses, and learn how they managed their study with work.
Designs on Growth - Information Seminar
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Agency Owners Forum - January 2021
A monthly forum held by a series of hosts, this is a space for agency owners to connect, share ideas and discuss the matters that are most pressing, particularly in the current climate.
Agency Owners Forum - January 2021
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What Clients Think 2021
How has Covid impacted upon client/agency relationships and what do clients think will be the lasting effects?
Join us for a breakfast seminar on January 19th , for the launch of the 2020 ‘What Clients Think’ report.
What Clients Think 2021
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Leading Change in Times of Disruption
In this two-part online workshop incorporating discussions, breakout exercises and “hands on” assignments, we’ll learn how to apply design thinking techniques to lead or manage change during challenging times.
Leading Change in Times of Disruption
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Agency Owners Forum - Monthy Series
The Agency Owners Forum is an opportunity for members and agency owners to connect, set their own agenda and discuss the issues that matter most.
Agency Owners Forum - Monthy Series
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Design Leaders Conference 2020
Design Leaders Conference is a half-day virtual symposium with a series of international speakers in the morning, with live Q&A’s and breakout sessions followed by workshops and live panels in the afternoon.
Design Leaders Conference 2020
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Brand Masterclass with Marty Neumeier
Marty Neumeier is back by popular demand, delivering a virtual 5-day brand masterclass, delivered in half-day sessions and will deep dive into modern brand-building disciplines, definitions, and methods.
Brand Masterclass with Marty Neumeier
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Getting hired in a virtual world
If you are a new design graduate or are looking to find a new role in the design sector, why not avail of this 100% funded, practical series of modules to get the job you want and deserve!
Getting hired in a virtual world
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Creativity in a Remote World with Thierry Brunfaut
What are the tools that facilitate real creative collaboration? Thierry Brunfaut is back to give his insights on how to collaborate creatively in this new remote world.
Creativity in a Remote World with Thierry Brunfaut
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Onboarding Programme
Successful onboarding can be challenging and costly. Avail of the 100% funded practical onboarding workshops for new graduates and hires
Onboarding Programme
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Getting hired in a virtual world
If you are a new design graduate or are looking to find a new role in the design sector, why not avail of this 100% funded, practical series of modules to get the job you want and deserve!
Getting hired in a virtual world
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Do you charge what you're worth?
Chris Merrington, one of the UK’s leading creative industry advisors will help you be more successful and profitable in this interactive and practical webinar.
Do you charge what you're worth?
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Negotiating Opportunities in a Virtual World
Navigating the virtual world of business requires a different emphasis. We’ll cover best practice and share the tools to help you navigate the remote landscape.
Negotiating Opportunities in a Virtual World
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Write a Creative Brief that Works
Jonathan Kirk, founder of Up to the Light, will share insights on the Creative Brief, which is the all important bridge between the client’s world and the creative world.
Write a Creative Brief that Works
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Teams, Client Relationships & Negotiation
Navigating the virtual world of business requires a different emphasis, from virtual team relationships to managing client projects and negotiating new business.
Teams, Client Relationships & Negotiation
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Positioning your business to capture opportunities
Following requests, we have engaged Chris Merrington, one of the UK’s leading creative industry advisors to deliver a series of webinars on the topics you’ve told us matter most to you at this time.
Positioning your business to capture opportunities
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HR Guidance for Employers
Caroline McEnery, founder and MD of The HR Suite will share advice on how to design and communicate reasonable and prudent protocols in the workplace based on up-to-date government advice.
HR Guidance for Employers
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Forever employable with Jeff Gothelf
How to ensure your career stays as agile as your work. Jeff will share insights and case studies as well content from his upcoming book, Forever Employable
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Forever employable with Jeff Gothelf
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Innovation After Corona
Kevin McCullagh, Founder of the influential product experience consultancy Plan, will lay out a framework to help you identify some of the key changes and the continuities in the business landscape that lies ahead.
Innovation After Corona
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Positioning your Agency | Jonathan Kirk
The world as we’ve known it has changed, unrecognisably for many, and in many cases too, it will take a long time at best to arrive at a new normal, if ever in certain industry sectors.
Positioning your Agency | Jonathan Kirk
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How should I be preparing for life after Covid-19?
This is the final webinar in our 3-part series of “Leading your business in a crisis”. Jeannette will focus on – How should I be preparing for life after Covid-19
How should I be preparing for life after Covid-19?
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Mastering the Client Relationship | Jonathan Kirk
Arguably, the biggest variable between agencies lies not in levels of creativity but in the quality of their business relationships. Understanding what makes these relationships tick and how they can be strengthened is the key to client retention, development and commitment.
Mastering the Client Relationship | Jonathan Kirk
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Focus on the Figures - Optimising Financial Health for your Agency
Focus on the Figures - Optimising Financial Health for your Agency
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Agency Development | Jonathan Kirk
Back by demand, Jonathan Kirk will deliver a series of 3 half day workshops in February, March and April 2020, including a 1:1 mentoring session.
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Agency Development | Jonathan Kirk
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