Design community unites in aid of mental health awareness

On Friday 31st August the Limerick design community gathered at the Innovate Limerick ENGINE space for the launch of an amazing initiative by the by the IDI (Irish Design Institute) and Aware taking place on the 10th October, 2018. Mind Over Matter is an event that aims to put a spotlight on mental health in the community and this year our very own MD Paul Collins is taking part. This is a great opportunity for businesses of any size to access professionally qualified designers for a one-on-one session, with the knowledge that their fee is going to a great cause.

Designers are natural problem solvers and their dedication to innovation and creativity is guaranteed to translate into added value for your business, whether that’s through branding, production, user experience or manufacturing. The benefits of embracing design has been proven time and time again to add value to your business in ways that can end up creating competitive advantage and improving your bottom line.

How it works

Mind Over Matter takes place on the 10th October 2018 in locations across Ireland, designers from multiple disciplines (graphic, UX, digital, product and brand) are volunteering their time and talent for free. For a fee of €75 anyone from an established business to a start-up or an entrepreneur can book a one hour consultation with a designer. The fee goes straight to Aware. During your consultation you will find innovative solutions and discover new opportunities, while raising money for a great cause in your region.

Where is it happening?

There are 8 locations across Ireland, you can book a designer anywhere in the country here or if you’d specifically like to get advice on an engineering design project then book an hour with Paul at the Limerick location here, It’s really quite simple just choose Product Design and select his name.

So don’t waste any time supporting this great cause, book your session today!