PROVOCATION 2: DESIGN IS THE METHOD Professor Lady Rachel Cooper, Chair in Design, Lancaster University Idea: Design as the overarching method for R&D in the creative industries. Design brings a user-centred approach, solutions focused but open architecture, a vision that can encompass both products and, increasingly services and experiences. Beyond is the research and development (R&D) conference for the creative industries. Featuring leading thinkers and practitioners, Beyond explores the dynamic relationship between research, academia and business innovation, bringing together business leaders, creatives, researchers, policy makers, journalists, funders and anyone with an interest in the future. The Beyond conference took place on Tuesday 13th November 2018 at the Barbican in London. The programme featured speaker sessions, panel discussions and thought-provoking presentations, along with a video video presentation to showcase the recently launched Creative Industries Cluster Programme and the National Centre for Immersive Storytelling.