What
What
WHAT :
Situated within the College of Physical and Applied Sciences, Bangor University.
Technology-inspired innovation:
translating scientific research.
Challenge-led innovation:
implementing solutions to societal challenges.
why
why
Increase the Impact of Academic Research: Translate knowledge into ‘stories of impact’, through the design of products, services, experiences.
Make academic output more meaningful to a broader audience than is traditionally the
case for academic research.
‘Stories of impact’ stories describe the translation of basic research into commercial,
industrial and social outcomes.
how
how
HOW:
Impact by Design: interdisciplinary, design-led innovation.
Bridge between Academic Researchers in COPAS and commercial partners.
Rapid, iterative prototyping of ‘boundary objects’ that facilitate the formation of
collaborative teams.
who
who
WHO:
Internal Sponsors:
Prof David Shepherd
(Deputy Vice chancellor)
Prof Paul Spencer
(Dean of College, COPAS)
Dewi Hughes
(Executive Director, Pontio)
Direction + Delivery:
Dr Andy Goodman
(Director, Design Innovation, Pontio)
John Story
(Design Engineer - Electronics)
Wyn Griffiths
(Design Engineer - Mechanical)
Analysis + Feedback:
Dr John Parkinson
(Head of School, Psychology - Behaviour Scientist)
where
where
WHERE:
Innovation Quarter
College of Physical and Applied Sciences
Bangor University
Dean Street, Bangor
LL57 1UT
www.innovationquarter.co.uk - www.pontio.co.uk - www.bangor.ac.uk