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The South Coast Design Forum
The SCDF is a non-profit organisation run for and by designers and creatives from all disciplines.
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New Forum website going live
The new website for the Design Forum will be live shortly, providing a much more interactive and efficient way of staying in touch. Much of the manual administration at Head... Read more
From South Coast to South East
The launch of the new website also marks an exciting time for the South Coast Design Forum as we spread our tentacles and influence across the whole of the south... Read more
Step forward and get involved
With so many positive changes to the SCDF, we feel this is an ideal chance for us to bring some of our more active members together to voice their opinions... Read more
Brighton Showcase Event
SCDF Brighton is inviting Brighton businesses to a showcase of design work by Brighton members to be held 6.30–8:00pm next month on the 1 February at the University of Brighton, Grand... Read more
Petersfield SCDF Design Showcase
Businesses who don’t value design are losing out – but how do we show them what they’re missing? The answer is a unique Design Showcase in Petersfield in March... Read more
Your invitation to Ecobuild Matchmaking
Ecobuild, one of the largest events in the world for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, is a three-day event to be held at ExCel, London on Wednesday 21 March.... Read more
Eco Technology Show in Brighton
An important date for your diary this year is the Eco Technology Show which takes place 15–16 June at the Amex Stadium Brighton. The aim of the event is to showcase... Read more
Dayvidart Charity Project
Dayvid, a 3d digital illustrator and modeller, has launched a project to create a number of paintings using donated art materials, with a live web feed and a number of... Read more
Brighton Showcase Event
SCDF Brighton is inviting Brighton members to participate for free in a Showcase to be held 6.30–8:00pm on the 1 February 2012 at the University of Brighton, Grand Parade, BN1. Hosted by... Read more
Designer Paul Martin 'defines inspiration'
Local design legend Paul Martin drew a mighty turnout at Bedales School for a fascinating talk entitled 'Define Inspiration' organised by SCDF Petersfield. An audience of 60 heard Paul’s entertaining... Read more
Fringe Urbanity in Winchester
SCDF Winchester organised a lecture recently investigating the nature of urbanity and its delivery through urban and spatial design, given by Kevin Logan, an Associate with RIBA Stirling Prize winning... Read more
Making Money out of Design Workshop
Creative people sometimes shy away from 'sales', but according to Jonathan Russell from Sandler Training, everything we communicate is about selling, and knowing a bit more about selling techniques can... Read more
Glamorous night raises SCDF profile
SCDF Petersfield raised the profile of the branch at a recent gala dinner hosted by Business East Hants. The table of ten SCDF members included Clive Cook from Cookson Design,... Read more
Forum Future
The South Coast Design Forum celebrated its fifth anniversary earlier this year, presented a showcase of Forum members’ work in Chichester, held its first annual conference and launched branches in... Read more
Design Council CABE seminar
A Design council CABE seminar co-hosted by New London Architecture and chaired by SCDF Director Peter Murray is taking place later this month on Friday 25 November, 8:30am–1:00pm. Inside Design... Read more
Define Inspiration in Petersfield
A talk by designer Paul Martin, examining and celebrating sources of inspiration, takes place on 17 November at Bedales School, 7pm for 7.15pm. Petersfield-based designer Paul Martin is hugely talented with... Read more
Brighton to host a Showcase of design talent
SCDF Brighton are hosting a Showcase of design talent on Wednesday 1 Feb in The Grand Parade, University of Brighton. Presenting a series of short talks on various design subjects, the... Read more
Christmas Celebration - Change of Date!
The SCDF Christmas Celebration takes place next month on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at our popular regular haunt, Pallant House Gallery. The last 3 Christmases have seen 50-60 people from across our whole... Read more
SCDF supports Chi College project
SCDF is pleased to be supporting Chichester College’s Year 1 Design Project ‘Objects with Light’. Background to the project brief is: Throughout the past decade modern manufacturing processes have influenced... Read more
UCA’s Creative Challenge
UCA announces the start of this year’s Creative Challenge. Now in its seventh year, it provides entrepreneurial support and workshops open to UCA students, invited to step up to... Read more
Chance to collaborate on eco build
Business Support Kent is giving SCDF members the opportunity to express interest in helping an award-winning Kent SME that is looking for partners to participate in the development and design... Read more
SCDF collaborate to help Chichester’s BID
By 28 October 2011, the 7,500 businesses in Chichester’s city centre should have cast their vote to determine whether or not a Business Improvement District (BID) is established for an initial five... Read more
SCDF delivers CPD for Guy Hollaway in Kent
By 28 October 2011, the 7,500 businesses in Chichester’s city centre should have cast their vote to determine whether or not a Business Improvement District (BID) is established for an initial five... Read more
SCDF Brighton Showcase
SCDF Brighton are hosting a Showcase of design talent at the end of January in The Grand Parade, University of Brighton (date to be announced). The Showcase will be open... Read more
Protecting your designs; protecting your business
Join us on 15 November on the importance of protecting your designs and your business. George Schlich from Schlich & Co Patent and Trademark Attorneys will be discussing the effects, pitfalls and... Read more
Kenwood DeLonghi joins Forum
Alongside our expansion plans for Kent and Surrey we are extending our corporate membership in the industrial/ manufacturing/retail sector. This month we welcome Kenwood DeLonghi based in Havant to... Read more
Protecting your designs; protecting your business
A Brighton seminar is planned for November on the importance of protecting your designs and your business. George Schlich from Schlich & Co solicitors will be discussing the effects, pitfalls and... Read more
Opportunity to investigate France!
There is an exclusive opportunity for SCDF member businesses in the environmental innovation sector to join a trip to JADDE in Northern France; a key business event focusing on innovative... Read more
SCDF Chairman on air!
Listen to Wayne and Gerardine talking about Robin and Lucienne Day on Radio 4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b013f96m... Read more
SCDF in Kent and Surrey
We are pressing ahead with our plans to expand into Kent and Surrey. We have begun the important task of building up partnerships with other bodies that like what we... Read more
ACID comments on Hargreaves Review
One of the first comments on the UK government's proposals for intellectual property reform in light of the Hargreaves Review comes from Anti Copying in Design (ACID): “Are designers supported?... Read more
Winchester SCDF launches
Positive feedback followed last month’s launch of SCDF Winchester which was very well attended and marked the lift off for Winchester Fashion Week. Wayne Hemingway Chair of SCDF welcomed... Read more
Let’s hear from you
SCDF eNewsletter wants to hear from you so keep sending us your news each month. Just to remind you, items need to reach us by the 10th of each month... Read more
Dates for your diary
14 September: Networking and lecture from 6.30pm at Architecture PLB, St Thomas Street, Winchester SO23 9HD. Lecture by Dr Valerie Bonnardel. Colours matter: from perception to meaning. £5 payable on the door,... Read more
SCDF arrives at the top table!
South Coast Design Forum chair, Wayne Hemingway, has been appointed to the board of trustees of the newly reconstituted Design Council. Another interesting appointment is Jim Eyre of architects Wilkinson... Read more
Wayne to Launch SCDF Winchester Branch
Chairman Wayne Hemingway formally launched the Winchester Branch of the South Coast Design Forum to over 100 guests on 19 July at the Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8SB. The... Read more
SCDF 5th Anniversary Poster offer
There are still a number of copies of the John McFaul limited edition A2 size silk screen print ‘Welcome to the Carnival’ poster available. This unique poster was specially commissioned... Read more
Dates for your diary
Wednesday 10th August Winchester Open Studio with the Yard Artists 6pm £5 at the door. The Yard Wharf Hill SO23 9NQ Wednesday 14th September at Architecture PLB Winchester 6.30 £5 pay at the... Read more
Days screening from Brightinteriors 15th June
Tickets available from WeGotTickets. BrightInteriors – the sixth in a series of design events, organised by the Brighton SCDF – presents Contemporary Days: The Designs of Lucienne and Robin Day; a film... Read more
Tonight - Joint Meeting 16th June with CCCI and RIBA
Meeting at Vinnetrow Business Park Thursday 16th June. Kingsbridge Estates who are new SCDF members as well as members of Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI), are hosting a networking... Read more
Merston Gallery exhibition
SCDF members are invited to a preview of prints and paintings by Adrian Wiszniewski, 4–5 June, 4.00pm – 7.00pm at Merston Gallery, Merston, near Chichester. Wiszniewski has work in the Tate and... Read more
SCDF Showcase success
The first ever SCDF Showcase was a huge success with a diverse range of work from SCDF members on show at the Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester earlier this... Read more
Anniversary Book update
The SCDF 5th Anniversary Book is in production with around 25 entries from members – all of them unique designs on the number five. To whet the appetite for what’s in... Read more
SCDF 5th Anniversary poster offer
Your chance to acquire… a copy of the John McFaul limited edition A2 size silk screen print ‘Welcome to the Carnival’. This was specially commissioned by SCDF to mark the 5... Read more
TV property show seeks new projects
RDF Television is making a new TV series, following homeowners as they embark on daring projects to transform their neglected lofts and basements into aspirational living spaces. The production team... Read more
Dates for your Diary
15 June: BrightInteriors, Sallis Benny, University of Brighton – Screening of the documentary, “Contemporary Days: The Designs of Lucienne and Robin Day” 16 June: SCDF, CCCI & RIBA social event, Vinnetrow Business Park, Chichester 14... Read more
SCDF Conference: “A great way to tune into the industry"
SCDF has just staged its first ever conference last week in Chichester: Design and the Modern Interior at Pallant House Gallery. The event was opened by SCDF Chairman Wayne Hemingway... Read more
Last call for entries to SCDF Showcase
Your last opportunity to be part of SCDF Showcase is NOW. A diverse range of work from SCDF members will be on display at the Oxmarket Centre of Arts in... Read more
Anniversary book
SCDF would like to thank all those members who have submitted work for the forthcoming SCDF 5th Anniversary Book. Around 30 unique designs on the number five will feature. For more... Read more
SCDF sponsors Days exhibition
SCDF sponsors, members and their guests enjoyed a private view last month of the exhibition of works by Robin and Lucienne Day at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester. The exhibition features... Read more
Creative Bounce in Petersfield
Members of SCDF Petersfield enjoyed Creative Bounce – an inspiring evening of lively discussion – held at the home of graphic designer Cris Black. Guests brought with them an object, picture or... Read more
Dates for your diary
3-7 May: SCDF Showcase at Oxmarket Centre of Arts, Chichester 15 June: BrightInteriors, Sallis Benny, University of Brighton - Screening of the documentary, "Contemporary Days: The Designs of Lucienne and Robin... Read more
First SCDF Conference
SCDF is staging its first ever conference: Design and the Modern Interior at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester next month on 14 April 2011. This fascinating day will be opened by SCDF Chairman... Read more
Heath wins award for eco home
Oliver Heath has just won a Retrofit Design Award at the British Institute of Interior Designs (BIID) Retrofit Conference for the Interior Design Industry held earlier this month at Space... Read more
Anniversary Book deadline
The final deadline date for submissions to the SCDF 5th Anniversary Book falls at the end of this month 31 March. If you haven't done so already, send us your unique... Read more
SCDF Showcase at the Oxmarket Centre of Arts
SCDF is bringing together a collective of creative talent in the form of SCDF Showcase to celebrate 5 years of the organisation and its members, 3-7 May. Staged at the Oxmarket... Read more
Total sell out for BrightType2
Tickets for BrightType2 have sold out. The event, which takes place on Thursday this week at Brighton Media Centre is the fifth in a series of design talks and the... Read more
Further dates for your diary
37 May: SCDF Showcase at Oxmarket Centre of Arts, Chichester. The Showcase will feature work from design businesses to show the strength and impact of designers on the south coast. 15 June:... Read more
Lynda Relph-Knight, Design Week, comments
Design is a potent force in the UK. With creative talent and successful businesses across the country, it is no longer just a London thing. This is reflected in the... Read more
5CDF Fifth Birthday Programme
Welcome to our 50th edition of SCDF newsletter in this our fifth year of the Forum. As you know SCDF has a number of events planned for 2011, so be sure... Read more
Promotion, Reputation & Protection Seminar
SCDF Winchester is hosting an evening seminar in March (date and venue TBC). Join us for a fascinating look at the positive ways in which you can build, manage and... Read more
Book now for BrightType2
Following the success of this event in February 2010, BrightType2 will take place at the Basement, Brighton Media Centre on 17 March at 6.30pm and feature Simon Garfield, author of Just My... Read more
Spence joins RIBA Council
SCDF influence in the local built environment continues to gather pace. Our established links with the Design Council are further enhanced by the merger with CABE (Commission for Architecture & the... Read more
Pallant House Gallery Your name in vinyl!
SCDF is working with Pallant House Gallery to promote the exhibition featuring our late patrons, Lucienne & Robin Day (March June 2011). Were pleased to offer our members the opportunity to... Read more
First SCDF Conference
SCDF is staging its first ever conference: Design and the Modern Interior at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester on 14 April 2011. This fascinating day will feature a series of perspectives and debates... Read more
SCDF Spotted in the News
You may have noticed a few familiar faces belonging to SCDF members in the press this and last month, including Wayne Hemingway, Oliver Heath, Paul Zara and Peter Murray. Hemingway... Read more
Wiltshire Design Network launches
More than 50 designers attended the launch last month of the Wiltshire Design Network at the Glove Factory in Holt. SCDF member John McFaul, spoke at the event, encouraging everyone to... Read more
Business Broadband: WSCC needs your help!
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) are asking businesses to help it identify which geographical areas are affected by poor Internet connections. By completing a questionnaire, businesses can provide the information... Read more
SCDF Members collaborate to consult
AM Design and BroomeJenkins have been working together as part of a team drawn from the SCDF to provide consultancy services to the Selsey Coastal Trust. The project, funded by... Read more
Positive start to New Year
Putting aside all thoughts of doom and gloom SCDF sees nothing but opportunities in 2011. Buoyed up by a positive meeting with David Kester CEO at the Design Council in London... Read more
SCDF 5th Anniversary Book extended deadline
Weve received some fabulous submissions for the SCDF 5th Anniversary book, but were hoping for many more from our members. The submission deadline has just been extended to 31... Read more
Pallant House Gallery Your name in vinyl!
SCDF is working with Pallant House Gallery to promote the exhibition featuring our late patrons, Lucienne & Robin Day (March June 2011). Were pleased to offer our members the opportunity to... Read more
Promotion, Reputation & Protection Seminar
An evening seminar hosted by SCDF Winchester is planned for March (the date to be confirmed). Join us for a fascinating look at the positive way in which you can... Read more
First SCDF Conference
SCDF are staging their first ever conference: Design and the Modern Interior at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester on 14 April 2011. This fascinating day will feature a series of perspectives and debates... Read more
Chichester College proposes new degree
Chichester College has been given the opportunity to get approval to offer a new Foundation Degree in Creative Digital Media, validated by the University of Bath. We would like to... Read more
Greenpower Corporate Challenge
The SCDF is looking for members that are up for a fun but serious challenge to form a team and design, build and race an electric car at Silverstone in... Read more
Gathering at the Gallery
SCDF members and their guests got into the festive spirit at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester last month for a pre-Christmas celebration and merry rounding off of 2010. Members from as far... Read more
Go on get involved!
The News & Events page on the website has a range of different activities for SCDF members and the wider design network from celebrations to conferences and corporate challenges in 2011. We... Read more
5CDF Fifth Birthday Programme
SCDF is proud to celebrate its fifth anniversary next year and will host a programme of events throughout the year to mark the milestone. We will provide more details over... Read more
Day Exhibition Sponsorship for SCDF members
SCDF is working closely with Pallant House Gallery to promote the exhibition featuring our late patrons, Lucienne & Robin Day (March June). Were pleased to be the key sponsor of... Read more
Peter Murray: Regeneration in a frugal economy
In conjunction with the RSA, the SCDF co-hosted a talk by SCDF Director Peter Murray last month at Chichester University. Peter delivered a well-informed view of how regeneration of our... Read more
Calling all submissions!
Weve received some fabulous submissions for the SCDF 5th Anniversary souvenir book, but were hoping for many more from our members. The deadline of 31 January 2011 is fast approaching ... Read more
Design Council Water Challenge
Following the success of last years Water Design Challenge, the Design Council and Southern Water are looking for experienced designers to volunteer to help schools in the South East... Read more
SCDF Patron Robin Day dies
Renowned furniture designer Robin Day OBE RDI has died, aged 95. Along with his wife Lucienne who died earlier this year, Robin was a patron of the South Coast Design Forum. ... Read more
Join forces; speak with one voice
A lot is happening in the design world at the moment that directly impacts on regional support bodies like the South Coast Design Forum, but much of it is hidden... Read more
SCDF 5th Birthday Programme
SCDF will be celebrating its 5th anniversary throughout 2011 with an exciting programme of events to mark the milestone. The programme for the first half of the year currently includes: January... Read more
Leeds building wins best tower
Peter Murray who is speaking at the SCDF/RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce) event at University of Chichester on 18 November was one of the judges... Read more
Date for your diary: gathering at the gallery
All SCDF members and their guests are warmly invited to an informal get together for pre-Christmas drinks, nibbles and chat at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester on Tuesday 14 December at 6-8... Read more
SCDF networks at National Open Art
Members and guests of the South Coast Design Forum, First Friday Network and Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry were treated to a private view of paintings, drawings and prints at... Read more
Design Mark for schools
The Design & Technology Association (the professional association for D&T teachers) and the Design Council together have jointly developed the Design Mark an initiative aimed at promoting and recognising high... Read more
Open invitation to Open Art
The SCDF, First Friday Network and The Chamber of Commerce are invited by Neil Lawson Baker to an evening of networking on November 3 in the exhibition space at The Minerva... Read more
SCDF fifth birthday book
The south Coast Design Forum celebrates its fifth birthday in 2011 and to mark this significant event, the Forum invites members to design something based on the number 5. All entries will... Read more
SCDF Petersfield network launches
The latest SCDF network has just launched in Petersfield this month. An encouraging mix of design-world people packed into the bar at the Five Bells in Buriton. Enjoying a drink... Read more
SCDF discusses future with other forums
Peter Spence spoke recently at the AGM of the UK Design Alliance, outlining how regional design forums such the SCDF will need to adjust in order to grow and sustain... Read more
Book for RIBA Ball
Join the RIBA Sussex Branch on Saturday 20 November 2010 at The Grand De Vere Hotel, Brighton for their fabulous Biennial Christmas Ball. The evening begins with a drinks reception followed by... Read more
South Coast Design Forum at West Stoke House, Chichester
Around forty members of the South Coast Design Forum enjoyed an evening of networking in the sumptuous surroundings of West Stoke House, Chichester. Among the guests were founder members Peter... Read more
SCDFs potential new branches
The South Coast Design Forum is testing the water for possible additional local branches in Winchester and Petersfield. SCDF member Mark Johnson, of UBU Design Landscape Architects, is working with... Read more
Book now for BrightClick2
The SCDF is to present the fourth in a series of talks for the design community in Brighton. BrightClick2 will take place at the Basement, 24 Kensington Street, Brighton BN1 4AJ... Read more
Peter Murray to speak at University Of Chichester
South Coast Design Forum director Peter Murray FRSA, is the keynote speaker at a joint event between SCDF and the RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce)... Read more
Apprenticeship grants for employers
Until 31 October 2010, funding is available to provide up to 1,025 apprenticeship grants to employers within the South East region. The grants will support employers to take on apprentices aged between 16-24.... Read more
Stick with us! The future's bright!
With public sector doom and gloom around us and RDA funding disappearing, SCDF is excited about what this means for the Forum. Rather than see this as a problem, we... Read more
The South Coast Design Forum celebrated summer in style at its Eco themed 'Summer Do'
On a lovely warm summer evening, a lively crowd of around 60 guests took the opportunity to visit the sustainably built Greenpower Centre at Fontwell in West Sussex. Whilst networking and... Read more
Littlehampton Welding at the Festival of Speed
As in previous years, Gerry Judah designed this years sculptures, the sponsor was Alfa Romeo and was a representation of their four leaf clover design from their pre... Read more
Event in the Tent
The RAJF marquee in Chichester's Priory Park hummed to a different tune on the evening of July 7th at First Friday Networks first-ever EVENT IN THE TENT. Instead of the... Read more
Message for Chichester based Designer-makers
UNITY ARTS TRUST has recently opened the UNITY STUDIOS in Units 15/16 St James Industrial Estate, Westhampnett Rd, Chichester, with 11 artists renting space. As UAT expands it hopes to include a... Read more
BrightBuild
BrightBuild, the latest in the series of design talks organised by the Brighton branch, took place on Wednesday 30th June in The Basement of Argus Lofts. A well attended event... Read more
SCDF Events 2010
Sep 29th Evening meeting at West Stoke House Chichester Oct 6th BrightClick 2 Brighton Nov 18th Joint event with RSA 'Regeneration in a frugal economy - communities take control' Chichester ... Read more
Brighton Road Show CPD Event
The Brighton Road Show organised by the British Institute of Interior Design features an afternoon talk on the Design Archives followed by a panel discussion exploring the relationship between Architects... Read more
The Solent Design Awards
The Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) Quality Places Panel is sponsoring a new Award scheme for buildings or places of outstanding design standards, which have a positive impact on... Read more
SCDF to join UK Design Alliance
South Coast Design Forum has been recognised by the Design Council for its work in the region by being invited to join the new UK Design Alliance. The Alliance is... Read more
Profitnet Launch
The University is launching a new Profitnet Sustainable Design Group to benefit businesses like yours.Profitnet, a dynamic business support and development programme, and has been running across Sussex for... Read more
BrightBuild
BrightBuild is the 3rd in a series of design talks organised by the Brighton branch of the South Coast Design Forum and is taking place on 30th June 6.30pm at... Read more
Vintage Offer
Vintage at Goodwood, created by Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway and Lord March, is a festival celebrating five decades of British cool, from the 40s through 80s. Vintage pays homage to... Read more
London Festival of Architecture
All members of the SCDF are welcome to join in the London Festival of Architecture 2010 which takes place from June 19 to July 4. There are over 200 events already registered on the... Read more
KS 4 students work placement - what are the benefits to students and the true cost to local businesses?
During the general election campaign and David Camerons problematic rise to power, we were introduced to the concept of Big Society. Although it was quickly abandoned, I understood big... Read more
Taster Session - New Sustainable Design Profitnet Group Brighton 28th May 2010
The University of Brighton is launching a new Sustainable Design Profitnet Group and wed like to invite you to join us for a Taster Session to find out about... Read more
Meet the Director - Paul Zara
As well as chairing SCDF in Brighton Paul is an architect and urban designer and has been a director of Conran & Partners (Sir Terence Conrans design studio) for ages.... Read more
Graduate Opportunities
Sussex Internship Programme - 174 paid internships for the region's unemployed graduates. Unemployed and underemployed graduates living in the East and West Sussex are being encouraged to apply for 174 new internship... Read more
It was celebration time again for SCDF
SCDF is now 4 years old so we had a party. 60 SCDF members gathered at Field & Fork in Pallant House Gallery on 4th May for a glass of wine and light... Read more
SCDF director wins Business Personality of the Year award
SCDF director Steve Wilson was awarded Business Personality of the Year 2009 at the recent Chichester Observer Business Awards ceremony held at the Hilton Avisford Park Hotel. Steve was described as... Read more
SCDF members join panel at KBB Exhibition
South Coast Design Forum founder member and director, Johnny Grey and Brighton SCDF committee member Lori Pinkerton-Rolet, were joined by Caroline Shamash of Saffron Interior Arts on a discussion panel... Read more
British Design Innovation (BDI)
BDI has agreed to make its Professional Practice documentation available to SCDF members. BDI has also spun out its design directory onto a separate URL www.designdirectory.org which, subject... Read more
Icons of Architecture - Daniel Libeskind
The first in a series of stimulating events featuring the leading architects of our time, brought to you exclusively by World Architecture News. Peter Murray, Founder Director of the London... Read more
BrightClick
Following on from the success of BrightType, South Coast Design Forum is presenting BrightClick, the second in a series of talks on a range of design related subjects. BrightClick is... Read more
BrightType
Over 100 members, guests and enthusiasts were at the Sallis Benney Theatre at the University of Brighton on 11th February to enjoy an evening devoted to graphic design with keynote speaker,... Read more
Designing Demand
The Designing Demand programme is offering free workshops to SCDF members to learn more about sustainable design and how designers can be included on the Designer List and be available... Read more
Portsmouth Business School
If you are keen to sharpen your competitive edge, enhance your career development and improve the efficiency of your organisation then there is no better way to do this than... Read more
Calling all designers - Improve design law!
Sign up to ACID's No 10 Petitions NOW! Are you an innovator, creative thinker, a talented designer - a leader not a follower? Do you worry about your new ideas; new... Read more
SCDF and Purely Networking
My Hotel Brighton Wednesday 10th March In line with our mixed' networking in Southampton we are partnering the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce at their Purely Networking event. It's an... Read more
Lucienne Day (January 5, 1917 - January 30, 2010)
It is with great sadness that we report the death one of our patrons, Lucienne Day at the age of 93. Our condolences go to Robin and the family. Lucienne Day... Read more
Wired Sussex Media Jobs & Skills Fair
Thursday 4th March 2010, Corn Exchange, Brighton, Door Open 12 noon If you are looking to start or accelerate your career in media, want to go freelance but don't know how or... Read more
Maverick TV Calls on SCDFs Help
Calling all Designers, Inventors and Entrepreneurs... Do you believe youve invented the next Dyson, concocted a successor to Innocent Smoothies or discovered the next Protect and Perfect face cream?... Read more
Is a Knowledge Economy still Available?
Is a knowledge economy really achievable when knowledge can so easily be stolen? The trade organisation, British Design Innovation (BDI), represents many of the leading industrial designers, service designers and... Read more
SCDF 2010 An Exciting Year Ahead!
As more designers in the region see the benefits of Joining the SCDF we look forward to expanding the membership base and the number of events we hold. There are... Read more
We wish you a Prosperous New Year
2009 was a big year in the progress of SCDF, membership increased by 30% to over 400, we held lots of events for members and gained widespread recognition for our efforts. More and... Read more
Calling all Creatives...
Need somewhere to be creative in Southampton... join the "Design Chapel" Southamptons exciting new creative space giving individuals and small companies the opportunity to work in a wonderful creative... Read more
PTT pays 65,000 to Morgan Furniture over High Court Copying Claim
Leading contract furniture designer and Anti Copying in Design (ACID) member Morgan Contract Furniture has resolved its High Court claim against PTT Design Limited. In the High Court action, Morgan... Read more
Promotion, Reputation & Protection, Chichester
Nearly 40 were present at this fascinating look at the positive way in which designers can build, manage and protect their creative business in today's ever-changing environment. The evening provided practical... Read more
Prosecco Evening, Dockgate4 Southampton
SCDF committee members were able to meet members and others in the local design community in an informal atmosphere. Over 40 attended and the talk was about industry issues they would... Read more
Business Focus, Chichester College
This B2B event, sponsored by the Chichester Observer, Chichester College, CDC Economic Development, Business Link and SCDF, was the first in Chichester for many years. The show had a... Read more
A Pitch Too Far
Johnny Morgan talks to SCDF Coastal West Sussex committee member and Mint d4b founder Kate Honey about the growing issue of free pitching. Being asked to provide pitches (and... Read more
Welcome to SCDF's youngest member
Theo Christopher Ellis, son of Aleks, co founder of SCDF, and husband Chris.... Read more
SCDF launches in Southampton
A BRAND new branch of theSouth Coast Design Forum(SCDF) has been launched in Southampton, heralding a new era of collaboration between designers from every field. More than 100 designers... Read more
SCDF event dates for your diary
Thursday 19th November Wayne Hemingway talking to creatives in Southampton. Thursday 3rd December Christmas Reception at Pallant House Gallery Chichester. We also have further events still in the planning stage:... Read more
UK Design Skills Alliance
The UK Design Skills Alliance is in the middle of an exciting project that will identify and clearly describe the professional skills that make a successful designer or design manager.... Read more
Best of British Design: Polypropylene Chair Joins Concorde and Mini on First Stamps of 2009
Are you sitting comfortably? Then join in the celebrations for the Polypropylene Chair which takes a bow on Royal Mails first stamps of 2009. SCDF Patron, Robin Days timeless... Read more
SCDF Christmas Card
This years Christmas card followed the earlier practice of asking SCDF members to come up with the design. 2006 was a joint effort between John Mcfaul and Steve Wilson, both... Read more
Southampton Branch has cast off and is underway!
A steering group led by Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business Southampton www.businesssouthampton.com includes representatives from University of Southampton; Southampton City Council; Solent Centre for Architecture, architects lhc;... Read more
Canal Commissioning Opportunity
Public Artwork Commissioning Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for the commissioning of a number of public artworks and design led features, as part of the prestigious redevelopment of Chichester Canal... Read more
Made 08 - Brighton's Design and Craft Fair
The Made 08 directors would like to invite South Coast Design Forum members to the private view for Thursday 20th November anyone interested should email: mailto:pv@made08.co.uk with ... Read more
Why bother with design?
* Event postponed until 2009... Read more
Brighton Branch informal networking meetings
Brighton Branch informal networking meetings will be on the 1st Monday of the month at the Grand Central opposite Brighton Station from 6.00pm. So the first meeting will be Monday 3... Read more
Launch of SCDF in Brighton
Chairman Wayne launched the Brighton branch of South Coast Design Forum with an inspiring appeal to designers to get involved in shaping the future. Your time has come he told... Read more
Milestone for scdf
This week sees the recruitment of our 250th member, Helen Wyatt, so we are giving her the opportunity to say something about herself and why she has joined SCDF... "Having... Read more
DESIGN paradigms : Sustainability ?
Design Paradigms is the Faculty of Arts and Architecture public lecture series organized by the Design Research Institute. The series will focus on the theme of sustainability to explore models... Read more
Studios to let
Inspirational design studios to let in Arundel old town Three work areas (about 100 sq.m) plus small kitchen, walk-in storage, lavatories, small courtyards (At least 8 workstations plus office). Could be... Read more
RTPI Young Planners National Conference
SCDF is working in partnership with the South Coast Branch of RTPI Young Planners to deliver a programme of events of common interest to our members. We are pleased to... Read more
International Business Partnering
The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Creative Industries team have selected several dozen overseas companies, from more than 15 countries, to participate in the business partnering event taking place during London Design... Read more
Calling all Designer Makers from Brighton to Southampton!
If you DESIGN & MAKE, jewellery, ceramics, glass, furniture, shoes, textiles & fashion, silver, gold etc wed like to hear from you. If you are a member of the Society of... Read more
Greening Architecture
A one-day workshop providing an overview of sustainable design, philosophies, concepts and practical issues, including the code for sustainable homes. Thursday 4th September 2008 Reviewing sustainable options for homes whilst allowing... Read more
Women & Work Programme
The Women & Work programme is a government-funded scheme aimed at women employed in the fashion and textiles sector. The aim of the programme is to give women new skills, so... Read more
Chichester Camera Club Summer Exhibition
The Chichester Camera Club Summer Exhibition for 2008 will be held in the Assembly Rooms, North Street, Chichester from Saturday, 16th August to Saturday, 23rd August (excluding Sunday). Opening times are 10... Read more
Bucks New University Summer School
For the third year running, Bucks New University (formerly BCUC) came to Chichester in July for their MA summer school. When 10 MA Design Students came in 2006, it was something of... Read more
University of Chichester and SCDF
In what we believe to be a unique partnership, University of Chichester and SCDF, have developed a foundation degree in graphic design to be delivered to students this autumn. SCDF... Read more
Calling all members...
Something missing in your life... want to get more involved with SCDF activities? We have agreed with a number of national bodies to work together to deliver a regional programme... Read more
Eco Towns & Sustainable Design
SCDF is partnering the RTPI to run an event to consider Eco Towns & Sustainable Design on 17th July at Look & Sea Centre, Littlehampton. 5.30pm start, drinks reception, buffet, cash bar... Read more
Upcoming Events from 5 Towns Network
Are you interested in Public Art? If so, why not come along to a seminar the 5 Towns Network are holding on Friday 4th July between 9.15am - 1.30pm at Ropetackle... Read more
South Coast Towns Network
The 5th annual South Coast Towns Network Conference - Shared Challenges, Individual Solutions, will be taking place on Wednesday 16th July 2008, from 9.00 to 16.30, at The Sallis Benney Theatre in Brighton.... Read more
Brighton 'Getting to know you'
We have a date and venue fixed now for our first get together. Its Thursday 26th June between 5.30 8.00pm at the Terraces Madeira Drive Brighton BN2 1PS Just turn... Read more
The networking meetings in Littlehampton and La Havana
Two more networking groups members might be interested in: For artists and designers in the Chichester area, Wednesday 11th June a regular social event in La Havana, Little London, Chichester, (... Read more
Return to Type
It was typographers heaven at the University of Portsmouth last Wednesday! First a chance to see the film Helvetica which, not surprisingly, gave a very positive view of the ubiquitous... Read more
Brighton Branch is Underway
A new branch of South Coast Design Forum is being set up by SCDF members in Brighton. Under chair Annalisa Hammond MD of Lime Marketing a steering committee is now... Read more
Return To Type
The South Coast Design Forum, working with the University of Portsmouth, have great pleasure in hosting an exciting afternoon of typography. Return To Type aims to communicate with designers on... Read more
Pallant House Talk
Members might be interested in this talk by Malcolm Yorke at Pallant House Gallery Thursday 10th April. Malcolm Yorke has written biographies of Keith Vaughan, Eric Gill, Mervyn Peake and... Read more
Design Week | Hot 50 - Sheridan Coakley
Source: Design Week Supplement Publication date: 19 February 2008 Sheridan Coakley has long been a champion of great design. Through his SCP stores he has promoted and commissioned largely British or UK-trained... Read more
Design Week | Hot 50 - Peter Spence
Source: Design Week Supplement Publication date: 19 February 2008 Peter Spence is an unlikely champion of design. But the former business advisor set up the South Coast Design Forum in May 2006 as... Read more
Design Week | Hot 50
Source: Design Week Magazine Publication date: 20 February 2008 Author: Lynda Relph-Knight There's something very special about Design Week's Hot 50. Published this week, it gives us the rare opportunity to reflect on... Read more
Pay online
You can now join the South Coast Design Forum and pay your subs securely on-line using your debit / credit card or PayPal account. It's fantastic value for only 25. Join 180 other... Read more
CREATIVE THINKER 'BIG PORTSMOUTH' DAY
Those SCDF members who attended the Big Portsmouth day on 4 February were treated to a challenging but stimulating presentation by Charles Landry and Claire Chidley of Comedia the consultancy brought... Read more
New SCDF Branch
SCDF marches on! Chichester has one, Portsmouth has one now we need to see whether the coastal west Sussex towns want a South Coast Design Forum branch. There will be... Read more
Bognor Regis Regeneration
SCDF Built Environment Group has been invited to comment on proposals by St Modwen Properties part of the 500m programme to give Bognor a facelift. SCDF will be meeting Gary... Read more
A Coalition for SCDF!
Were pleased to announce that Louise Fenwick of Coalition Communications has joined the Forum as our strategic marketing partner. Providing us with ongoing marketing guidance and support, Louise is... Read more
Designer Crafts 2008
Start the New Year in designer style Dont forget to brighten up January with a trip to Londons Mall Galleries, where a selection of the very best in... Read more
Presentation Skills
We are working with Chichester Business School to put together a Presentation Skills course for design practitioners. It will be a day long course in February at Chichester College. The... Read more
Design Award
The first ever SCDF design award has gone to Poppy Bisdee at Chichester College. She was awarded this as Most improved student in art & design 2007'. The designer of the... Read more
Christmas Networking
Instead of last Friday at Wests over Christmas you are all invited to the SCDF office in Terminus Road Chichester on Thursday 20th December from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. If you... Read more
The Cardboard Chair
A feature of the Portsmouth branch launch was the corporate gift given to everyone there of SCDF member James Chus Cardboard Chair. It was an inspired decision to do... Read more
Display your work
Like to get your work in front of the public? The new office of SCDF in Terminus Road Chichester has acres of white walls for the display of photographs, drawings,... Read more
Design Awards
SCDF is working with Young Enterprise, Chichester College and Disabled Go to recognise good design. SCDF Trophies, designed by member Steve Wilson and made in recycled materials by another member... Read more
Portsmouth Branch of SCDF Launched
Nearly 100 designers and supporters attended the launch of the Portsmouth Branch of the South Coast Design Forum (SCDF) at The Spinnaker Tower last week. Supported by Portsmouth City Council, the... Read more
Brighton Craft Fair 07
The hugely popular Brighton Craft Fair 07 (BCF) is fast approaching. It is a Craft Fair that is unlike any you will have seen outside of London or New York. BCF... Read more
Events Group
We are conscious that scdf members like to get together more regularly than our annual bash and more formally than our monthly networking meetings with the possibility of a speaker... Read more
Canal Basin
On the subject of the canal basin development, we have said our piece but the developers have not so far responded to our plea for a greater sense of place... Read more
Design Degree for Chichester University
A design degree for students in Chichester is a step nearer. A collaboration between SCDF and the University of Chichester aims to deliver a design course from September 2008. Our chairman... Read more
New SCDF Offices
SCDF is growing so quickly it has burst out of its current space and has moved office to Terminus Road, all other contacts remain the same. One of the reasons... Read more
Creative Thinker process
In order to further Portsmouth's cultural development, and to raise awareness of the potential contribution that cultural and creativity activity can make towards local economic development and regeneration, Portsmouth City... Read more
Portsmouth Branch Launch
Chairman Wayne Hemingway will launch our Portsmouth Branch on Thursday 8th November at the Spinnaker Tower at 7.00pm. Spaces are limited and if you want to be there you need... Read more
The great creative exodus
Emily Pacey designweek... Read more
Regional Creative Networks article
Lynda Relph-Knight, Editor designweek... Read more
South East Excellence
South East Excellence was established by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) in 2005 to support the urban renaissance of our towns and cities. South East Excellence, the brand name... Read more
British Design Innovation launches Innovation Bank
British Design Innovation is launching Innovation Bank with an aim to positively improve the Intellectual property trading process between designers, originators; commercial and social entrepreneurs; academia; industry and dealmakers. The... Read more
Studios and Workshops
Studios for Artists and Designers It is pretty well known that there is a lack of studio and workshop space for artists and designer makers in Chichester. Tim Sandys-Renton has... Read more
news archive
Come and join us for Prosecco and Canapes in Southampton
Business Focus 2009 at Chichester College
Chichester College Furniture Students - End of year show
Hemingway Speaks at SCDF Southampton Branch Opening
The Brighton and Hove Business Show 2009
BBC 4 Programme with Wayne Hemingway - 'Style on Trial'
The Brighton and Hove Business Show 2009
RTPI Urban Design: The Art of Making Successful Places - Rob Cowan
UK Young Design Entrepreneur award 08
Curating the Cold War:Art & Design in the Age of Anxiety
Graylingwell Development - Community Planning Weekend
A celebration and a look forward...
London Marathon 22nd April 2007
SCDF Whats happening? An Update
If you are an architect, landscape designer, interior designer, fashion designer, graphic designer, web designer, photographer, product designer, furniture designer or just a design enthusiast come and join us at one of our regular networking events. Nothing to pay apart from buying yourself a drink. Bring plenty of business cards!
You will be able to develop links with likeminded people, have a drink, be sociable and let the creative juices flow!
Keep an eye open in the eNewsletter and on the website for changes to times and venues. We are always seeking to meet members wishes regarding days, times and locations. If in doubt ring 01243 773884 or 07788 620727.
Chichester Last Friday of the month at the No12 Bar, 12-14 Westgate, Chichester West Sussex, PO19 3EU at 12:30. For up to date information contact local Chair Leeza Aldis-Hobbs on 07756 329 400. www.no12bar.co.uk
Brighton First Wednesday of the month at the Caxton Arms, 36 North Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3LB 6.00pm. For up to date information contact Jim Stephenson on 07921 574722.
Petersfield Third Friday of the month 12.30pm at the Five Bells, High Street, Buriton, near Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 5RX. Tel: 01730 263584
Winchester, second Wednesday of the month which will be held at various locations. See the News & Events page of the website and keep an eye on the eNewsletter. For up to date information contact local Chair James Poore 07710130865
