Consultancy

At BIAD we work extensively with the business community. We have a strong track record for helping industry gain access to academic expertise, which is available for as little as half-a-day.

Email Research, Innovation & Enterprise Services

Our skilled staff can offer their knowledge across a range of specialisms, including:

• Design and the creative industries
• Fashion and textiles
• Fine art research
• Health and social care – specifically wellbeing
• Historical, curation and archives
• Human computer interaction
• Institute for Digital Experience and Applications (IDEAs)
• Jewellery innovation
• Low Carbon – specifically design, behaviour change, retro fit
• Photography and visual research
• Urban transformation, landscape design
• Visual communication design

Consultancy services are organised across three main centres, although we are happy to discuss your individual requirements:

Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre

The Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre is a one-stop option not only for the jewellery and accessories markets but for any company seeking assistance in the areas of new product development, design, technology application and close-to-market research.

Design Knowledge Network

Design Knowledge Network (DKN) is a design-focused team who challenge companies to re-examine their business processes. DKN identifies and analyses new opportunities, stimulates business and design creativity, helps concept development and shapes strategic planning.

User-lab

User-lab offers a variety of user-centred design and usability services at our bespoke facility. Our specialist areas include: web user testing, mobile technology development including iPhone apps, haptics and user interface design.

We undertake commercial, academic and creative projects with a wide range of clients.

For more information, telephone us on +44 (0)121 331 5252.