1. 1. Framework project Dott07 (Designs of the time 2007) Dott is a 10 year programme of design promotion, manifesting every two years and spanning entire regions of nations across the UK.

2. 1.1_Promoter(s) Dott 07 is being delivered in a partnership between Design Council and One North East, and will be driven from with in North East England in response to regional needs. Other Independent Consultants

3. 1.2_Context and main problem Why North East England? “ North East England has already proven its commitment to using design to create a more dynamic regional economy. Leading the way with a series of bold and innovative initiatives in business, technology and education, the region’s plans for long-term investment and thriving cultural programmes make it the ideal choice to host the very first national design promotion.” David Kester, Chief Executive of the Design Council

4. 1.3_Framework project: objectives Theme Dott & Dott07 Objectives Social Tangible improvements to the daily lives of NE citizens Emphasis on the communities with the greatest need or disadvantage Engagement through the design and development of new and inspiring public projects including services and innovative products Improved role for consumers/citizens in the process of business/public sector innovation Economic Highlight the business and industrial strengths of the NE Encourage visitors, inward investment and regional promotion Education Provide an inspiring, involving and educational initiative with relevance to young people and public across the region Raise informed knowledge and awareness of the value and importance of design to our national prosperity and wellbeing Support growth and development of alliances between business and universities to connect business managers with world class design

5. 1.4_Framework project: vision and strategy Vision Strategy LEADERSHIP - NOT JUST CONVERGENCE Dott can help North East make converging on sustainability a new trend. ECONOMY OF THE PLACE Dott's design process draws attention to assets (places, people, history, biodiversity, food) and resources as new business opportunities that materially benefit local people. MOBILISING HUMAN RESOURCES Dott investigates existing natural, human and industrial resources with a special emphasis on making visible people who are engaged in valuable but sometimes invisible innovation. NEW MODELS OF COLLABORATION Dott is not about telling people how to behave sustainably. The idea is to co-design, with them, more sustainable ways to organise daily life. MEANINGFUL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT The Dott model is that when any of these small design steps succeed, even in part, other people and communities can quickly adapt them for their own situations and multiply them on a larger scale. To explore what life in a sustainable region could be like and how design can help us to get there.

6. 1.5_Framework project: structure of dott organisation Senior Producer Design teams Dott Core Team Dott Project Team Operations Manager Web – Managing Editor Communication Manager Developer Writer Board An autonomic, self and independent production body Executive Producer Programme Director Senior Producer Design teams Senior Producer Design teams Senior Producer Design teams Senior Producer Design teams Senior Producer Design teams Senior Producer Design teams System Director Festival Manager

8. 1.7_Framework project: local projects list (system map)

9. 1.7.1_Local project 1 Alzheimer 100 : Better lives with dementia Wouldn’t it be great if…practical steps were taken to improve daily life for people with dementia and their carers? Health

10. 1.7.2_Local Project 2 DaSH : Design and Sexual Health How can sexual health services be made easier to access? Wouldn’t it be great if…people who needed to use sexual health services did? Health

11. 1.7.3_Local Project 3 Low Carb Lane : How can we pay less for warmer homes? Wouldn’t it be great if…energy efficiency was the easy option? Energy

12. 1.7.4_Local Project 4 Move Me : Could we get where we need to go without new cars and roads? Wouldn’t it be great if…we could go where we need to go using transport options that already exist but are under-used? No car? No problem! Movement

13. 1.7.5_Local Project 5 New Work : How do you want to work Wouldn’t it be great if…working people helped each other out more with the practical hassles that wear us down? Movement

14. 1.7.6_Local Project 6 Urban Farming : How might keep food within city limits – from farm to plate? Food

15. 1.7.7_Local Project 7 Our New School : How could schools be better designed? Wouldn’t it be great if… the whole community decided how its new school would be designed? School

16. 1.7.8_Local Project 8 Eco Design Challenge : How big is your school’s ecological footprint? School Wouldn’t it be great if… We let students take the lead in reducing the eco footprint of their school?

17. 1.8_Framework project: actions Health Food Education Energy Mobility External Initiatives Vertical Projects Horizontal Activities Digital Platform Internal Meeting Design Showcase Communication ‘ Explorers Club’ ‘ Otterburn’, ‘Notterburn’ ‘ Dott07 Festival’/ Dott Showcase ‘ Dott website’ ‘ publications/leaflets’ ‘ Board’ Management Meeting

22. 1.8.3_Framework Action 4_Communication tools 2 ‘ Communication’

23. 1.9_Framework project: comments Dott07 (Designs of the time 2007) Dott promotes an inclusive and participatory approach to design that will stimulate long-term change and create a lasting legacy for the regions.

26. 1.9.1_Framework project: timeline 2007-2008 Time OCT. - MAR. OCT. 2007 - Dott Festival - Discussion, Feedback and Evaluation EX) 20 Nov. : Intersections 07 EX) 14 Mar. : Final Explores Club EX) Jan – Feb : Dott Debate EX) 14 to 28 Oct. : Dott Festival

40. 2.2.4_Local project 2: Activities and results A blueprint for energy saving with an investment service called SaverBox and an energy reduction service called NESCO was developed by working with local people.

42. 2.3.1_local project 3: Context and main problem Key challenges identified were: Schools are often isolated from their community and don’t always provide a space that’s conductive to different sorts of learning and includes facilities for different groups

44. 2.3.3_Local project 3: Vision and strategy Strategy : Co-design An in-school design laboratory was set up to help all members of the community that use Walker Technology College in Newcastle discover what they need from new buildings

46. 3. Design role Seven Roles of the Designer in sustainable development DaSH Urban Farming New Work Low Carb Lane Our New School DESIGNER AS CAPABILITY BUILDER DESIGNER AS PROVOCATEUR DESIGNER AS RESEARCHER Alzheimer 100 Move Me DESIGNER AS FACILITATOR DESIGNER AS STRATEGIST DESIGNER AS CO-CREATOR DESIGNER AS ENTREPRENEUR Lauren Tan, PhD Researcher

48. 3.1 Design tools 2 Capturing real issues : observation, interviews, cultural probes, user diaries, film making, skill sharing

49. 3.1 Design tools 3 Building on ideas, moving from sketches to formalised visualisations

50. 3.2 Design tools 4 Mapping ideas or Issues : Social mapping, brainstorming, interaction process

51. 3.1 Design tools 5 Personas, scenario building, story-telling, blueprint and customer journey

52. 3.1 Design tools 6 Co-design workshop

53. 3.1 Design tools 7 Exhibiting ideas: videos, maps, interactive installations, mock-ups, storyboards

54. Thank You!!!