The Aims of the Conference.

To provide imaginative ideas on the design of dynamic products, events and structures from different disciplines.

To provide research-orientated and practically-orientated sessions with a unique opportunity for knowledge dissemination.

To provide the foundation of pioneering design and research activity for the 21st century.

To provide insights into creativity and design thinking.

The Conference Structure.

The structure provided delegates with a variety of informational experiences as follows:

A PLENARY SESSION including:

RESEARCH QUESTIONS, where delegates were introduced to the Chairpersons of four:

SYNDICATE groups, each comprising speakers presenting four PRINCIPAL PAPERS (20 minutes each) and four ABSTRACT PAPERS (10 minutes each). Delegates were able to transfer between syndicate papers. This was a highly 'active' session providing delegates with information.

The syndicates were followed by:

GUEST SPEAKERS' PRRESENTATIONS.
A DISCUSSION.
AN EXHIBITORS session with discussion.
A CONFERENCE DINNER with KEYNOTE GUEST SPEAKER
A PERFORMANCE at the PHOENIX THEATRE

The Organisations involved were.

The Conference Designer:The conference was a 'real' 4D Design and designed by Alec Robertson.

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