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Get to know us: Harry

This is Harry. He is one of our fantastic and talented designers at our Salisbury studio. We fired some quick questions at him so you can get to know him, and Innovate, a bit better.. How long have you been at Innovate?Well I’m still a bit of a baby at Innovate – I’ve been here for just over 9 months. […]

Why plastic is bound to stick around

By Ashleigh Woodvine - Innovate research department   During a recent patent search I stumbled upon a document relating to a reverse vending machine for plastic bottles. Although the date of the application was relatively new, it soon became apparent that the general concept is a well-established one. Unlike some other European countries, the UK [...]

DIP Award tackling the ‘Plastic Stigma’ and commending innovative, young designers

This year, Innovate again sponsored the Design Innovation in Plastics award. This award was set up to encourage plastics design innovation and best practice in future product designers. Around 280 students from 20 universities register for the competition each year. Other main sponsors included: The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, existing to promote all […]

Innovate Product Design’s Support to New Designers

Innovate Product Design is pleased to announce the recipient of our award prize in the New Designers event show. The award was given to Bryn Burbridge for his brilliant product called Sealocky which is a device used for locking bicycle and is built on the seat post. His idea shows inventiveness and commercial viability. Bryn […]

Virgin Media Accelerator

Virgin Media Business is exited to announce the launch of the Virgin Media Accelerator,  powered by Techstars, a global technology accelerator organisation. They are looking to identify and support the most innovative and disruptive digital start-ups from around the world. There is $ 120,000 on the table in return for up to 10% of equity, […]

Innovate at i’nov Pro

Innovate Product Design France took part in the 7th Innovation Forum organised by Transtech Aquitaine. This was a chance to meet French inventors and see if we could help them discover whether their new product ideas and inventions have value and could lead to commercial success.  

The Apprentice starts Wednesday 14 October on BBC 1

A student, a Victoria Beckham wannabe and a builder: The Apprentice is hitting our screens again and viewers are in high anticipation as there is a new member of the panel in town and eighteen fresh outspoken candidates ready to face Lord Sugar. The wait is almost over as we wait for eighteen hopefuls to […]

Design In Plastic Innovation Award

Design Innovation Plastics Award Winners announced Established in 1985, the Design Innovation Plastics (DIP) was celebrating its 20th year. For Innovate it was its 3rd year running sponsoring the event. Megan Cattley, a second year Design for Industry student from Northumbria University, won a placement with us plus £500 with her degradable eye surgical equipment. The aim […]

New Dragon’s Den 13th series – 12 July at 08h15 on BBC2

This is the ten year anniversary of the Show “Dragons‘ Den” which has seen around £15 million of investments offered. This year will see the arrival of three brand new dragons. So, who will be taking their seats alongside long-serving Dragons Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones? Nick Jenkins is the founder of Moonpig.com. He launched […]