Exhibition at the 12 Star Gallery in Europe House

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Here’s the visual story of how we put our exhibition together.

Selecting one object from each year, showcased at designersblock events since its launch in 1998, they offer insights into how contemporary products anticipate and inspire cultural change. It covers a period when creativity has moved from the side lines to centre stage in the collective imagination and in our economies.

Come and visit it at Europe House, 12 Star Gallery, 32 Smiths Square, London, SW1P 3EU. Open until 30th September, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Read More…

Program of Confluence

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Here is the program for tomorrow’s event.

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Confluence: The future for Europe’s creative economies.

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Designersblock together with the European Commission in the UK present a one day conference exploring key issues and opportunities facing Europe’s creative economies. Creativity will be the driver of future European economies but is it understood? In what ways will its impact be felt by traditional industries and infrastructures? The digital economy is already changing the marketplace for ideas. How will we be affected, as consumers and service providers? Where will we work and how can creativity revitalise our cities? What can Government and higher education learn if it is to effectively support entrepreneurialism and the growth of the creative economy? What does a new generation of creatives think? The day promises lively debate and original thought, involving 16 speakers from industry, education, government and across the creative sector.
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