As Glasgow prepares to host the 20th Commonwealth Games, the related investments and initiatives are influencing change in many places and communities. The symposium will explore how a focus on a design led approach to the smarter use of assets, the creation of healthy sustainable neighbourhoods and community empowerment can help to build the conditions for greater urban and economic resilience. 

The event is being developed and delivered by A+DS in partnership with the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and Clyde Gateway.

To find out more about the Design Skills Symposium - and make an early bird booking - please check out the dedicated event website. Make your booking before 17 Jan 2014 to receive a discount.

What is the Design Skills Symposium?
The Design Skills Symposium is a practical two-day collaborative learning event offering those involved the opportunity to build the knowledge, capacity and networks to deliver better places by design.

Who is it for?
The event is intended for people with an interest or involvement in the creation of places. Attendance is encouraged from architecture, planning, urban design, transport, housing, regeneration and economic development professionals. 

What can I expect?
You can expect to work with like-minded people, in cross-disciplinary groups through a varied and inspiring programme of presentations, masterclasses, site visits and practical design exercises, based on a ‘live’ study site.

Fancy brushing up on your drawing skills?

A free preparatory drawing skills workshop is being offered to those registering for the symposium. Workshop to take place on 27th February at the Lighthouse - restricted to 30 places on a first come first served basis.