A recognised programme of seminars aimed at fashion & textiles students and graduates run by the Designer Forum.

With 5 leading representatives from the fashion & textiles industry presenting at each event & attended by approximately 200 students and graduates from throughout the UK per event.

This academic year’s programme includes:

Industry Trends                                   SOLD OUT!
Date: Wednesday, 9th November 2005
Venue: Leicester Tigers Rugby Club

From the latest market, sourcing and product trends, we give you an insight into what’s new for the industry from a textile, manufacturer, brand, designer and retail perspective. For agenda click here.

Good Design Practice                    
Date: Wednesday, 7th December 2005
Venue: Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

An essential guide to the world of fashion & textiles design, from a vital overview of design protection, through to various elements of how to manage the design calendar, freelancing and product development, and a unique opportunity to experience a professional trend presentation for Spring / Summer 07.

Global Industry                                Tickets on sale now
Date: Wednesday 25th January 2006
Venue: Pride Park Football Stadium, Derby

The global aspect of the fashion & textiles industry has recently been big news! We give you an insight into how this has impacted across the whole supply chain and all the other aspects of the fashion and textiles sector from sales and marketing to publishing.

Technology & Innovation                Limited tickets left
Date: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Venue: The Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

Fashion & textile innovations are not only big business, but they also impact & influence all aspects of our lives, from when we have an operation or the car we drive, evening making a cup of tea involves a technical textile. So open your mind to the bigger picture, we bring you an overview of some of the most amazing fashion & textile innovations, as well as a glimpse of the future through a unique trend briefing by the Future Laboratory.

What Next?                                      Tickets on sale now
Date: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Venue@ Pride Park Football Stadium, Derby

A complete guide to the developing and managing your future career, with practical tips and advice from industry specialists, recent graduates, through to leading fashion & textile companies and recruitment agencies, along side helpdesks plus a copy of inspirational careers management book ‘the art of building windmills’.

All seminars run between 10.00am – 4.00pm. Each seminar is £10 per person when paid in advance (‘What Next’ is £20 per person) including a buffet lunch. Tickets on the door are £25 per person.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

To book a place please click here to download a booking form. For further information please contact Vicky@design-online.net or 0115 911 5343.

Designer Forum
Designer Forum Studio
69-73 Lower Parliament Street
Nottingham
NG1 3BB

Tel: 0115 9115339 Fax: 0115 9115345
E-mail: vicky@design-online.net

The Business Workshops form part of the Creative ProspectsProject, which is part-financed by the European Union and supported by the East Midlands Development Agency.