DiNG Meetup - May @UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM JUBILEE CAMPUS

DiNG Meetup - May @UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM JUBILEE CAMPUS

  • Ages 18+

Learn from insightful speakers and connect with other people curious about design and innovation while enjoying free pizza and drinks!

By Nightingale Design Research

Date and time

Thursday, May 22 · 6:30 - 9pm GMT+1.

Location

Ingenuity Centre

Triumph Road Lenton NG7 2TU United Kingdom

Agenda

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Sign in


DiNG begins informally with welcome drinks available between 18:30 and 19:00. A member of DiNG team will sign you in at the door then you're free to make yourself at home, grab a drink, start convers...

7:00 PM - 7:40 PM

Talk 1


The talks last for about 20 minutes with plenty of time for questions and discussion. You can bring your drink through with you, DiNG meetups are relaxed and informal.

7:40 PM - 8:00 PM

Break with free pizza


Fresh pizzas are delivered in time for the break where you can refuel and make connections with other DiNG attendees.

8:00 PM - 8:40 PM

Talk 2


Enjoy learning from the experiences of a 2nd speaker - with time for discussions and questions.

8:40 PM - 9:30 PM

After hours


DiNG ends as informally as it begins - everyone is welcome to stay for after hours drinks to carry on conversations and discussions. If you need to head off that's fine too, we'll see you at the next...

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Ages 18+
  • Free venue parking

We are meeting at:

The Ingenuity Centre (Room A15)

University of Nottingham - Jubilee Campus

Triumph Rd, Lenton, Nottingham. NG7 2TU

Huge thanks to UNIP (University of Nottingham Innovation Park) for providing venue space for our May event!


What is DiNG?

Design and Innovation Nottingham is :

  • a regular, in person meetup for people interested in the design and development of products and services
  • an evening of practical talks and discussions about design, research and innovation
  • an informal and inclusive space to learn and discuss
  • a free event with free food and drinks!

The aim of DiNG is to provide an opportunity for people who share our curiosity for design and innovation to meet and share knowledge and experiences. Our hope is that people will have an enjoyable time learning and supporting each other and leave with at least one practical idea they can apply to their work.


Who is it for?

Anyone interested in design and innovation is welcome, from user researchers, UX designers and product managers to startups and entrepreneurs.


What happens?

The evening will run something like this:

6.30 - sign in and enjoy a free drink

7.00 - first talk

Enjoy a slice of free pizza while you chat with other attendees

8.00 - second talk

8.40 - head home or hang around and carry on discussions over drinks

9.30 - venue closes


Where and when?

Thursday 22nd May - The Ingenuity Centre, University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus.


Speakers and talks

We're looking forward to a talk from Gary Morgan director of Pixelshrink, a Nottingham-based web design and digital marketing company. A certified Digital Marketing Professional, Gary and his team love to work with research projects, spin-out companies and consultants, and it’s his mission to build a bridge between organisations who want to change the world and their audiences, cutting through the jargon and creating real engagement and impact.

More information about Gary's talk and about our second speaker will appear here soon.


Getting there

The Ingenuity Centre is accessed from Triumph Road on the Uni of Nottingham Jubilee Campus.

If you are arriving by car from the Derby Road side, enter the Jubilee campus on Triumph Road and head towards the red 'whisk' tower. After the Sir Colin Campbell Building turn right into the car park. The Ingenuity Centre is the round building beyond the car park. We are advised that visitor parking is free of charge after 4.30pm.

If you are arriving by bus from the Derby Road side, alight the bus at one of the stops near the Triumph Road entrance and walk along Triumph Road towards the red 'whisk' tower. At the Sir Colin Campbell Building turn right and follow the path towards the Round Building - the Ingenuity Centre. The Ingenuity Centre is a 5-10 minute walk from bus stops on Derby Road.


How do I sign up?

Sign up for a free place at this meetup using the orange 'Get tickets' button.

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Code of conduct

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Frequently asked questions

Is the venue accessible?

The building has a ramped main entrance, step-free access throughout the building and accessible toilets. Further accessibility information can be found here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-nottingham/jubilee-campus/access-guides/ingenuity-centre#fb27846e-adb0-4c41-9c5b-cb41e4407f00

Can I get to the venue by public transport?

Yes. There are several bus stops near the entrances to the Jubilee campus on Derby Road. Plan your journey with Nottingham City Transport: https://www.nctx.co.uk/plan-your-journey or Trent Barton Buses: https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/bus-information/route-finder

Can I park nearby the venue?

A visitor car park and blue-badge parking are available within approx. 200m of the Ingenuity Building. The nearest car park is 'Innovation Park Car Park' on Triumph Road.

Organized by

Nightingale is a consultancy based in Beeston, Nottingham specialising in Design Research for tech products and services.

Our motivation for setting up DiNG is to provide an opportunity for people who share our curiosity for design and innovation to meet up and share knowledge and experience. Our hope is that people attending DiNG will have an enjoyable time learning and supporting each other and leave with at least one practical idea they can apply to their work.

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Nightingale Design Research:

- Delivers research that shapes and informs innovation and design of tech products, processes services and systems.

- Works with startups, scaleups, big brands and public sector organisations helping them to understand their users, map their market, test their ideas and secure funding.

- Provides high quality practical insights using qualitative and quantitative research methods

- Is experienced in working in healthcare, education, children, transport, retail and creative industries.