Design Integration Programme
This six-stage programme provides practical support and assistance to help companies integrate design more effectively across their business.
The rewards from investing in design are already being seen by companies that have been through the programme. Benefits such as the faster uptake of new products in the market, increased export revenues, access into new markets and a re-invigoration of purpose and direction for many participating companies.
This service is delivered by the Better by Design team and private sector providers to companies that meet the criteria and are approved into the programme. The results from the Design 360 assessment and planning phase sets companies up to integrate design across their business.
Information on how to apply can be found on the Better by Design website:
www.betterbydesign.org.nz
Design Integration Funding
Design Integration Funding is available to client companies that have completed the Design 360 assessment and planning process. It is specifically designed to help companies implement the recommendations in their Design 360 plan. Funding is provided up to a maximum of 50 percent of approved projects to cover the costs of external business advisors, design consultants and mentors, and external costs associated with prototyping.
Education programmes and events
Better by Design delivers conferences and education programmes about design and other critical business issues relevant to export companies and design providers. These events are presented by leading international and national experts and business leaders. Better by Design’s website will publicise details about upcoming events.
Design Directory
The Design Directory, on Better by Design’s website, contains comprehensive profiles of potential design partners for businesses. You can search for a design partner using categories that range from product and packaging design through to brand strategy and user experience design. If you’ve seen some great design work and want to know which company produced it for a particular client, you can also search using the client name.
Better by Design website
The Better by Design website has news, case studies, reading resources, programme information and anything of relevance to those wanting to know how to use design across their business to create value and a competitive edge.
www.betterbydesign.org.nz
