NWCE Page Welcome to The Chest, the North West's Local Authority Procurement Portal. The Chest has been created with funding from the North West Centre of Excellence to bring together buyers and suppliers making it easier for businesses to find out about new sources of potential revenue and to grow and develop to the benefit of the local economy. Local Authorities in the north west currently spend between £6bn and £6.5bn each year on goods and services so they could provide long-term stability for local businesses. Follow the Current Opportunities link on your left to browse north west opportunities. Suppliers can register online via the Suppliers’ Area to receive email updates on opportunities that match their capabilities. Suppliers can reduce tendering costs by registering their interest in opportunities online. The Chest has separate web pages for each of the north west’s sub-regions and individual councils as well as other public sector bodies.
Parte il MosBuild: tre fiere in un evento | Savio Blog “Mos” sta per Mosca, “Build” parla da sé. Il MosBuild è una delle fiere più importanti al mondo nel settore delle costruzioni, certamente l’evento principale in Russia per il comparto edilizio. Sostenuto dal governo locale, dalle organizzazioni pubbliche moscovite e da un imponente sistema d’informazione e comunicazione, il MosBuild è arrivato quest’anno alla sua diciannovesima edizione, in programma dal 2 al 5 aprile. In realtà, in questo caso parlare semplicemente di “evento” è davvero riduttivo. Building&Interiors (edilizia e interior design), presso l’Expocenter di Mosca Cersanex, (ceramiche e arredo bagno), sempre nell’Expocenter Fenestration (infissi e superfici) nello spettacolare All-Russian Exhibition Centre. Tre appuntamenti distinti che promettono di offrire a un pubblico di esperti e addetti ai lavori lo stato dell’arte in ciascuno dei temi coinvolti. Lo spazio Savio sarà allo stand A75F A443 Per tutte le informazioni sull’evento: www.mosbuild.com
Dieline Tutorial - How To Create A Product Package Design Dieline | Beats Digging Ditches - My Life as a Professional Graphic Designer Packaging to Die(line) For… To a newbie, product packaging design requirements can seem rather mysterious if not overwhelming. Besides the package design itself, there are multiple issues involving FDA and USDA requirements as well as product and category specific government rules and regulations. For food items and consumables, nutritional panels and ingredient lists follow strict government guidelines. There are things you can and cannot state about a product’s health benefits and these vary depending on weather the product is classified as a food item or a supplement. Download Materials for this Tutorial: Download the layered Illustrator editable PDF Dieline of the Wrigley’s 5 Gum box (size: 16mb) Packaging Design is about finding the balance between what is required (FDA and USDA directives and contractually obligated elements) and what is desired (graphics, tag lines, brand story and differentiators). Non-food items have their own issues. Files for This Tutorial: What is a Dieline?
Made North – Conference 21st February 2012 – FACT Liverpool Aidan Moesby :: text artist Text Text Site specific, the economic circles of viscious and virtuous circles, the old canals, the recession. As the sun moves through the day the shadows cast change from the viscious circle to the virtuous. Change is possible, we can move on. Below is the macquette for the installation Redacted Love Story Messing around with altered and altering books i thought i’d do a bit of word play – i must point out i don’t subscribe to the tenet which some may associate with the language – it is purely word play Dundee Contemporary Arts Images from the Engage Everyone Residency – I really enjoyed my time with the laser cutter. Back To Basics As part of the Hotbed Press 20 x 20 I created a very simple print. Soften During the Hepworth at Wakefield opening I had the opportunity to show some work. The Art House You Put The Ouch! Letterpress. Go Home And Be Kind To Each Other A screenprint of text, this was also done in Letterpress. Charcoal So messing around with different ways to present text. Remind Me
Design Initiative Design Initiative Announces Closure , the regional design development agency that supports the design sector in the North West, has announced its closure on 13th April 2012. The decision results from the loss of funding from a number of sources over the past 12 months. The organisation remains extremely proud of its achievements and the opportunities it has created for thousands of businesses in the region. It can demonstrate an outstanding 20-year track record working directly with designers, artists and makers, the design industry, its customers, strategic local, regional and national bodies and education providers that has had a substantial impact on the growth and continued success of the design and contemporary craft sectors. Since its inception, it has provided an information and advice service to a network that has grown to include 3000 members in the North West. In 2000, it became Liverpool and Manchester Design Initiative when it extended its operation to Manchester. Thank you,
European Commission - Creative Europe: support programme for Europe's cultural and creative sectors from 2014 European culture, cinema, television, music, literature, performing arts, heritage and related areas will benefit from increased support under the European Commission's new Creative Europe programme, which was approved by the European Parliament on 19 November and by the Council of the EU on 5 December 2013. With a budget of €1.46 billion over the next seven years – 9% more than current levels – the programme will provide a boost for the cultural and creative sectors, which are a major source of jobs and growth. Please find all Calls for proposals under Creative Europe Creative Europe will provide funding for at least 250 000 artists and cultural professionals, 2 000 cinemas, 800 films and 4 500 book translations. Welcoming today's vote, Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, stated: "This investment is great news for Europe's film industry, for culture and the arts, and for the public. 2014 updated video on Creative Europe Next steps
The next generation of manufacturers | BIS Blogs This Department is leading the See Inside Manufacturing campaign, which sees 100s of manufacturers opening their doors to young people. I have no doubt that seeing our wonderful British companies in action will fire the imaginations and capture the hearts of the next generation. Getting young people interested in manufacturing both opens up the opportunities for them and will help plug skills gaps that are holding this country back. That’s why I was so pleased to be guest of honour at the launch of the Welding Skills Centre in Stevenage last Thursday. This fantastic initiative bonds welding supplies company Weldability SIF, North Hertfordshire College and The Welding Institute – triumvirate that combines strength, style & substance. It was a truly inspirational visit. The facilities are excellent and the enthusiasm of both the students and teaching staff is palpable. The work goes on. P.S.
September 2011 I recently finished printing the second edition of these three bird stamps. They have been popped in my shop just in time for my end of summer sale. There is now 15% off all products for the next month if you simply pop the discount code FROSTSALE in at the checkout. Go shopping now for bargains galore here! Also, the lady in my life, Teresa Murfin is having a sale in her shop as well. Happy shopping!