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Simple Design Works x Bonham & Brook – a seamless ecosystem for innovation
Our strategic collaboration with leading R&D tax consultancy Bonham & Brook has been launched to create a fully integrated ecosystem for innovation.
Giles joins to lead electronics and software innovation
Our strategic collaboration with leading R&D tax consultancy Bonham & Brook has been launched to create a fully integrated ecosystem for innovation.
Simple Design Works signs Armed Forces Covenant
Simple Design Works has formally pledged its support to the Armed Forces community at this years Military to Business showcase held at NMITEs Skylon Park ...
Five ways to spark your creativity in product design
A designer’s creativity is their greatest asset. But how do we keep it fresh? We asked our team for tips on staying inspired to boost ...
Crafting a balanced innovation strategy to drive success
We share our advice to understand and structure innovation in your organisation for better financial results in your product development activities.
Five internal barriers to innovation
If your innovation activities aren't producing the results you're expecting, it's time to audit your business to get the impact you want.
User-centricity and failing fast in NPD
As businesses seek to find new ways to deliver value and connect with their customers, we talk about the crucial role of user-centric and fail ...
Expert tips to secure grant funding for your innovation
Professional grant writer, Dr Dawn Hargy-Louden, reveals her strategies to align your project with a strong business case to boost your chances of securing grant ...
UK IPO launches new financial support scheme
We speak to Patent Attorney, Phil Colbran, about how the new UK IPO funding 'IP Advance' could be used to protect the innovations in your ...
The importance of creative collaborations
As an advocate for strategic collaborations, Kristo joins local leaders to discuss the importance of shared connections for growth and innovation.
Innovation strategies to grow businesses
Martin Hill and Kristo Shivachev discuss innovation strategies for businesses that are seeking to grow and develop an innovative culture.
Additional funding for creatives hub
Hereford Herd enters its next phase of growth with funding to provide greater support for the growing creative sector in the West Midlands.
The different types of innovation
Innovation is a complex area with lots of nuances. In this article we discuss the three types of innovation to improve your internal capabilities and ...
Benefits of failing fast in product development
You've found a gap in the market, but is there a market in the gap? We discuss testing, refining and validating your concepts quickly whilst ...
A guide to grants for innovative businesses
Join us for a dynamic session on 18 April where expert speakers will share their insights on innovation and local grants available for businesses in ...
A guide to crowdfunding
Crowdfunding allows you to achieve funding for your product ideas without bank loans. We compare popular platforms Kickstarter, Quickstarter & Indiegogo.
Innovation event with the Marches Growth Hub
Join Simple Design Works and the Marches Growth Hub at an event on Tuesday 26 March to make you think and act differently about innovation ...
Writing an effective product design brief
Follow our easy three-step process for design briefs to ensure you are on track to create a manufacturable and commercially successful product.
Strategic design for manufacturers
Global disruptions have forced a rethink of strategic design for manufacturers. We discuss the effects on the product development process.
Circularity as a crucial aspect of modern-day design
Practical steps for improving the circularity of your products to eliminate waste, extend product life, repurpose products & materials, & regenerate nature.
Experience Design (XD) as a strategy to be remembered
We speak to the Immersion Group for their insights on why XD is driving such a momentous change as to how we all think, feel ...
Design through the 12 principles of green engineering
We look at Anastas & Zimmerman's report as a foundation for sustainability, & consider why it is more relevant today than ever before.
IP and AI: who owns AI generated works?
We speak to UK and European Patent Attorney at Barker Brettell, Oliver Pooley, for considerations on how to deal with AI-generated Intellectual Property.
Innovation event at the Midlands Cyber Quarter
Sign up for our workshop in the Midlands Cyber Quarter on 14 June where we'll focus on how business owners can build a commercially successful ...
Practical insights to innovating in a disruptive world
We know that winning in the design world is tougher than ever. It's time to think differently about product innovation in a changing and disruptive ...
Webinar: Thriving through innovation in a tough economy
We challenge you to think differently about innovation. Join us in our first live webinar of 2023 with market research specialists, Blue Yonder.
Inspirational product design websites
Sometimes creativity needs a helping hand. If you’re stuck for inspiration, try our product design website recommendations to get the creative juices flowing again.
Cutting it for The Little Princess Trust
Charity runner, Tim Wheeler MBE, contacted us for help with a costume design that both performs during gruelling races & captures attention for charity.
Campaign for Real Innovation
We joined the C4RI as it premieres in London and Leeds to innovations experts from the world's leading FMCG brands.
Green light for £22.4 million investment
Fifteen projects bringing new skills, creative places & connections through pioneering education hubs are formally approved.
Launch of Hereford Herd
A new group for the creative community to get support and mentoring - Hereford Herd - launches as part of a new initiative by Simple ...
Eight years young and still growing
In 2016 Kristo founded Simple Design Works. That's eight years of creativity & collaboration mixed with FIFA, laughter, coffee & a lot of learning.
Prof. Langley joins medical device design team
We're joined by healthcare specialist to set up a dedicated medical devices design team to ensure that the UK’s future inventors reduce risk and improve ...
Powerful packaging design for the ultimate unboxing UX
Packaging doesn't just protect your product. We explain how a powerful design creates connection, exclusivity & positions you as a market leader.
Certified product design consultants
As we achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification for our fourth year, we explain how processes allow us to be agile and monitor quality through the development ...
Registering your grand design
Should you register your design yourself or employ a legal specialist? Make sure you read considerations from IP specialists Barker Brettell before you decide.
Reasons to file a GB & EP application
The UK is the fifth largest economy in the world so if it's a target market for you, we explain why filing both a GB ...
The ideal process from concept to market
How can entrepreneurs minimise risk and maximise profit? Kristo and Neil discuss discuss the ideal approach from product concept through to market launch.
Communities unite to bid for £25m
Hereford is one of 101 places in the £3.6 billion Towns Fund scheme, and we join communities & businesses to secure up to £25 million ...
Business advice for start up companies
Thinking of starting a new company? We signpost you to your local specialists that provide strategic advice, funding & practical help for your business.
The journey of our brand redesign
This year we’ve moved premises, grown the team & our national client base has grown dramatically. So with customer experience being key, we revisited our ...
