The document outlines the agenda for a meeting focused on ecodesign and sustainability for professional designers in Wales. The agenda includes presentations on ecodesign from Jonathan Crinion and Rob Brown of Sprout Design, followed by a Q&A session and food. In the afternoon there will be a 60 minute design challenge in three groups to discuss opportunities, issues, and values related to establishing an ecodesign knowledge network in Wales.

2. agenda 16.00 - 16.10 : Introduction 16.10 - 16.40 : Jonathan Crinion 16.40 - 17.10 : Rob Brown – Sprout Design 17.10 - 17.40 : Q&A - debate – challenge (take notes!) 17.40 - 18.30 : Food 18.30 - 20.00 : 60 minute design challenge (upstairs) 20.00 - ??

3. what does the Ecodesign Centre do? established in September 2006 through core funding from the Welsh Assembly Government to deliver ecodesign initiative and develop centre of expertise on ecodesign for Wales applied research centre run ecodesign demonstration projects support the universities in Wales offer policy advice to the WAG communicate the benefits of ecodesign produce research publications develop international partnerships ask us about case studies / new programme of work over food later

4. what is today all about? establish a knowledge network on ecodesign and sustainability for professional designers in Wales part of a 4 month feasibility study gather evidence investigate incentives and barriers stimulate debate and dialogue propose possible knowledge exchange

5. sustainable development is not ‘a problem’ waiting for ‘a solution’

6. it is an environmental, cultural and political phenomenon

7. it requires us to re-shape the way we think

8. it is complicated

9. it requires a heavy dose of creativity

10. it requires collaboration and co-development

11. The stimulus for re-invention and for questioning the status quo has probably never been greater “ “ Josephine Green – senior director of trends and strategy at Philips Design

13. 60 minute design challenge 3 groups and 3 questions (20 minutes for each) introductions questions – using post-it notes on sheet.. purpose what are the opportunities for the sector? solutions what are the specific issues for the network to tackle? ingredients (values, inspiration, actions) present back to room