The IDI’s Design Enterprise Skillnet hosted a regional launch in Cork
on Thursday May 11th  at 5.30.

A strong turnout of architects, interiors professionals, graphic, product, furniture and UX designers gathered to network and listen to Russell Beck deliver a stark preview of the future workplace. The audience were enthralled for the presentation, sparking a lively debate in Bank of Ireland’s stunning Workbench space. Spurred on the wonderful food (including a vegan platter!) and wine by Dukes Coffee company the debate and networking carried on till 9pm.

Aileen Dempsey, Design Enterprise Skillnet manager with Marc O Riain, president emeritus of IDI Institute of Designers in Ireland

CIT student Abdus Salam & Anthony Aylward of Furniture Design

Lia Boyland, Workbench, Events manager of Bank of Ireland, Cork

International thought leader in talent management, Russell Beck

Lorenzo Cammoranesi, Ballintemple with Eoin O’Neill of Michael Barrett Partnership

Picture credits: David Keane.