A ‘New Product Development Programme’ will be launched in 2008 to guide businesses through the stages of developing a new product for market.

The programme will include the following modules:

• Market Assessment
• Developing a Design Brief
• Design and Designer Management
• Increasing value through ‘Lean Design’
• Understanding and Managing Risk
• Product Evaluation and Customer Feedback
• Distribution and Routes to Market
• Product Launch and PR
• Product Performance Indicators

Any number of modules may be taken.

A pilot will be launched in 2008. If you are a manufacturer interested in participating phone our Furniture Works Manager on 020 7320 3222 or email.