Join us in Helsinki for Designing a People Centred Future.

As part of Helsinki Design Week which will run from 6-16 September 2012, Creative Industries KTN in partnership with the UK Science & Innovation Network will be hosting a 2 day event to explore the latest developments in User-Centred Design and to visualise the future products and services which will be developed with digital technologies, and importantly the user, at the centre of the design process.

The event will showcase the best of UK, Finnish and European innovation in design, and create opportunities for R&D collaboration and commercial connections.

Event Dates: 11-12 September 2012

Day 1: 14:00 – 17:00

Day 2: 09:30 – 16:00

Venue: Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5 C, 02150 Espoo, Helsinki, Finland

Register Now at: http://creativeindustriesktn.org/beacons/events/view/434298

Hear from cutting-edge industry experts and explore the latest developments within User Centred Design & User Experience

Participate in engaging workshops & discussions about the future the User Centred Design and digital innovation

Showcase your current projects on our video screening wall

Have the chance to tour the Aalto Design Factory in Helsinki!

Confirmed speakers covering specific themes include:

• Designing the Business: Anne Stenros, VP Design, KONE
• Designing the Customer: Johan Brand, Managing Director, We Are Human
• Designing the Service: Geoff McCormick, Director, The Alloy

To find out more details about the event and programme, visit: http://peoplecentredfuture.wordpress.com/

NB: By registering to attend this event you will need to be able to cover the cost of your own travel and accommodation to and from Helsinki.