After much planning Jeffrey Tribe from Bedford College succeeded in organising, for today, the first of what will hope to be a regular occurence for the local design and business community in Bedford.
‘Design Clinic’ is a forum for everyone involved with marketing, communication and design. It is a unique event aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge, experiences and views for the benefit of the local design community, industry, commerce and edcuation.
Starting with a buffet, the event was held at the new Bedford iLab business complex on Prior Business Park, plays host to five guest speakers; Ian Silverstein (founder of Creative Action design); Peter Wagstaff (Founder of Wagstaff’s Design); Tony Chambers (Founding Partner of One Strategic Communications); Keith Freshwater (Creative Director of Oak Communications); and a one John Simmons FRSA (Former Verbal Identity Director from Interbrand).
Currently Director of The Writer and freelance brand consultant, John Simmons specialises in advising major UK organisations on how to communicate their brands effectively and creatively with words. John introduced and entertained the audience wonderfully with his philosophies, experience and learning (he also signed my copy of his book ‘The Trouble with Words’ which has been sitting on my desk for the last 10 years!).
Overall a thoroughly enjoyable event for which there will hopefully be a successor. Well done Jeff!
