This seminar will explore the role of design in evaluating and enhancing social innovation within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participants will discuss how design-driven approaches can be applied to measure social impact, promote sustainable practices, and support business transformation. The seminar will focus on participatory and creative evaluation methods that align with the needs of modern enterprises, and in gathering insights to build a practical framework to assess both qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
 

All welcome - registration required.

NB: The seminar runs from 14:00-15:00. Please register below - registrations close Fri 8 November. Please contact pentlandcentre@lancaster.ac.uk for queries re booking after that date.

Please note that this session will be recorded and shared with the public later.

Beatriz Bonilla is a PhD candidate in Design at the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano. Her research is focused on Design Evaluation and monitoring of Design for Social Innovation initiatives inside SMEs in Italy. Her main interest is in developing strategies and leading initiatives to achieve positive change for businesses and communities through design practice. Member of Polimi DESIS Lab and the international DESIS Network.

Health & Safety and access information

• In order to safeguard everyone's health, if you test positive for Covid-19 before the event, or are feeling unwell in any way, please don't attend (and please let us know).
• You are encouraged to wear face coverings during the event, unless eating and drinking.
• Please maintain good hand hygiene, washing your hands regularly/before eating or drinking, and making use of hand sanitiser.
• The room is on the ground floor is flat, wheelchair accessible and has an induction loop. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet nearby.
• There are 3 disabled parking bays at the top of Gillow Avenue (next to the West Pavilion).  

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