Projects 2010 /
Visioning and Management Framework for Creative Colchester
Client: Colchester Borough Council
Developing a vision for Creative Colchester and a Management Framework for the Creative Business Centre - a pivotal element in the Cultural Quarter which will also deliver on the vision for Creative Colchester. The vision will develop an identity for Colchester as a creative town by bringing together a number of creative initiatives and networks.
Creative Industries demand/needs study and cultural plan to support the renaissance of Watford Town Centre
Client: Watford Borough Council
A demand/needs study involving an analysis of the size and scope of the cultural and creative business sector in Watford and an assessment of potential consumption expenditure and current levels of cultural participation rates at local and regional level, as well as a five year cultural development action plan for the town.
Think Piece on creative economy policy across the three Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia
Client: Estonian Government
Commentary on opportunities and challenges for developing a joined-up approach to creative economy policy across the three Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. This is part of a wider document that explores how the three countries can build on set of cultural, economic and geographic ties to develop a stronger and more competitive sector.
Review of delivery mechanisms for Arts Award
Client: Arts Council England
Review of the regional delivery model for Arts Award - the national programme in England aimed to support young people who want to deepen their engagement with the arts, build creative and leadership skills, and, by doing so, achieve a national qualification.
Review of strategic role of Artsmark
Client: Arts Council England
. Identifying the most effective strategic role of Artsmark - the England-wide programme that provides a benchmark for arts provision in schools. Key here is aligning Artsmark to ensure it effectively delivers strategic outcomes for Arts Council England and government.
www.artscouncil.org.uk/artsmark
Understanding and Shaping the Cultural and Creative Sector in the London Borough of Croydon
Client: London Borough of Croydon
Comprehensive mapping and analysis of Croydon’s creative and cultural facilities, while exploring current and potential cultural and creative hotspots, areas of emerging creative activity in the Borough.
Design Challenge: Digital Platform Context, Strategy and Analysis.
Client: Design Council
Providing strategic advice, market assessment and contextual analysis on the development of the digital platform for the National Design Challenge for Schools, which meets the needs of schools, young people and designers taking part in the Challenge. The platform will be at the cutting edge of technology in schools, adding real value to the Challenge and for the wider aims of the Design Council by showing the benefits of design approaches to systemic issues affecting society.
www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/challenges
Warsaw: European Capital of Culture 2016
Client: City of Warsaw
Leading the strategic development of the partnership and bid-development process for Warsaw to become European Capital of Culture 2016. This is an opportunity for one of Europe's major capital cities to become one of Europe's leading cultural cities. Our work involves scoping potential, connecting agendas, and technical advice on bid development concerns.
Guimaraes: European Capital of Culture 2012: Leading the 'Cidade Programme' (City Programme)
Client: Guimaraes 2012
Designing, programming and commissioning the 'Cidade' element of Guimaraes 2012. This is the start of an intensive process to develop a programme of activity for its forthcoming European Capital of Culture status (2012) with responsibility for agendas in creative industries, cultural planning, cultural tourism and all things urban.
Sheffield UK City of Culture 2013: Lead consultants
Client: Sheffield City Council
Lead consultancy in support of Sheffield’s bid to be UK City of Culture in 2013, after successfully becoming one of four short-listed cities. This support will see Sheffield bidding for first title of UK City of Culture in 2013 giving the city the opportunity to showcase Sheffield’s culture and creativity to a national and international audience.
www.sheffieldcityofculture.com
Signing & Branding in Camden: Maximising the Creative Narrative
Client: Camden Council
Developing a series of signing and branding interventions that will raise the profile and impact of the Cultural and Creative Industries sector and Visitor Economy of Camden by presenting the cultural and creative assets of the Borough in a new and refreshed way. This will be targeted to improve the access of the sector to strategic opportunities locally and at regional level.
National Design Challenge for Schools: Business Model Development
Client: Design Council and CCE
The Design Council and CCE are working in partnership to develop, pilot and launch a National Design Challenge for Schools. The National Design Challenge will be an annual competition open to all secondary schools, focusing on big issues such as health, crime and the environment. It will give young people the chance to work with professional designers to tackle real-life problems. The winning concepts may be turned into reality with help from the Challenge sponsors.
www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/challenges
Developing a Business Plan for the Lyric Theatre, Belfast
Client: The Lyric Theatre, Belfast
Developing a business plan for the Lyric Theatre in Belfast in partnership with Full Circle Consultancy. This project comes at a critical phase of the Lyric Theatre history as a new building will be opened in spring 2011 to develop professional drama in Northern Ireland bringing with it a new range of opportunities, including increased possibilities in respect of the artistic programme, ancillary services and new revenue streams. Developing the business plan will incorporate assessing potential models for funding streams to ensure that the theatre continues to provide a high quality service to the arts.
Scoping Creative Growth Opportunities for Hackney Wick and Fish Island
Client: London Thames Gateway Development Corporation
Providing strategic development consultancy, guidance and recommendations on the growth potential of Hackney Wick and Fish Island's creative industries, building on the area's existing creative sector. This will include understanding the role of the sector in place-shaping and the economy, identifying the main opportunities to accelerate the expansion of the sector, and developing its value-adding potential in the run-up to the Olympics and beyond.