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Expert tips from our very own Lee Garton a Design Director who knows his onions . . . #UX #UI #digitaldesign

Save the date. Paul Bailey is bringing his warmth and knowledge to Create Leicester on 25th June. Spread the word and join us . . . James Dexter Charly Waite Lee Garton Charlotte Richardson Joe Nixon Amie Massarella Will Wright Agency Works | B Corp™ Jay Neale Inzar Haq (MBA) James F. Mark Underwood Chris Cogan James Riley Natasha Riley Christian Thomas Paul Arscott CMRS Ged Day Gareth Morgans Neil Morjaria Ann Stanley (aka Simmonds) George Oliver Amy Orton Suz Everitt CMktr FCIM Aaron McAdam Aaron Wardle Sian Brewis Bobby Chotai Ben Ravilious Jasper Alyn Stephens David Baird Damien McFadden Matt Bateman Mat Mabe Harshita R Soni Dr. Ellie Hickman Justin Smith Professor Mike (Michail) Kagioglou FHEA, FRS NSW, FRICS, FCIOB https://lnkd.in/eDMdQFAH

Mike 'Business' IYKYK. Is in action as part of Leicester's Innovation Festival. Bag your ticket 👇 to discover how Mike contributed to boosting SME Resource Efficiency with Digital Manufacturing 🤔

Working in collaboration with Loughborough University, University of Derby, Durham University and Teesside University, we utilised agentic AI to develop a proof-of-concept company simulation game aimed at accelerating understanding of the potential impacts of adopting IDTs in UK SME manufacturing. Loughborough University is our lead partner on the project, which has been led by Dr Elaine Conway. Players manage a digital transformation strategy for a representative UK SME factory, making decisions about adopting industrial digital technologies (IIDTs) to improve performance across sustainability, operational, financial, and workforce dimensions, through scenario-driven gameplay. The simulator reflects real-world SME challenges across Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, and Plastics & Packaging. Grounded in academic rigour. Built for practical decision-making. Pop along and see our developer, Michael Bailey, for a demo. Link here: https://lnkd.in/eQXnZEAq Made Smarter UK East Midlands Manufacturing Network De Montfort University University of Leicester GEA Group JLR Rob Newell EarthSense Usman Adeel Atanu Chaudhuri Jay Daniel, PhD #DigitalTransformation #IOT

IC26 is here and it’s bigger than ever! The 2026 TBAT Innovation Ltd Challenge by Dains Accountants & Advisers marks its 5th year supporting bold innovation across UK SMEs. Bulb Studios has been involved since year one, and we’re proud to support IC26 again as brand strategy partners. As part of the programme, our very own Lee Garton will be presenting: Workshop 4 – The Launch & Scale Phase (24 June) Building a Company and Founder Brand The 9 month challenge includes five free workshops, expert support, and a Finalist Showcase in October with a £50,000 Grand Prize. Excited to support the next wave of ambitious founders. Jim Willis George Oliver 1284 Communications East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) Leicester Business School East Midlands Manufacturing Network Agency Works | B Corp™ De Montfort University (DMU) Business Services University of Leicester School of Business Loughborough University Dr Elaine Conway Jay Daniel, PhD Atanu Chaudhuri

What a night! 🎄 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us last night at the Create Leicester / 1284 Communications Christmas Charity Quiz at LCB Depot. It was such a fun, festive evening! From competitive quiz teams and festive outfits to great food and plenty of laughs, it was brilliant to see Leicester’s creative community come together for a great cause and together we raised over £1,500! Thanks to everyone who attended, helped organise, and supported Charity Link Official and Pedestrian, we couldn’t have asked for a better night. Effect Digital Herdl DMU Business Services Ismini Vasileiou Sarah Thomson Helen Donnellan Cite Kangaroo UK Created By TEN. DIMENSION DEVELOPMENT LIMITED ImageNova Yellow Glove Productions Brand Ignite De Montfort University

Huge congratulations to our client Snowball Community Ltd and founder Simon Sansome on an incredible clean sweep in the BBC Dragons’ Den! All five dragons backed Simon’s inspiring mission to make the world more accessible through the Snowball app. We’re proud to support such an innovative, purpose driven brand and can’t wait to see what’s next for Simon and the Snowball team. Looking to bring your big idea to life? Let’s create something extraordinary together get in touch! #Accessibility #Innovation #DigitalDesign

Can you spot our logo? We’re delighted to celebrate Snowball Community Ltd, the world’s largest accessibility app, being named Runner-Up at the TBAT Innovation Ltd Awards! Snowball empowers people to find, rate, and share accessible places, driving meaningful change by helping communities connect, influencing businesses, and championing global inclusion. At Bulb Studios, we’re proud to have collaborated with the Snowball team to help bring their website vision to life. If you’re building something with purpose, let’s work together to create digital products that make a real difference. A huge shoutout to all the other incredible TBAT Innovation Awards finalists! LotusDx Mavis Technologies Limited Nafura Advanced Technologies Oxartis A&B Smart Materials Hazelton Technologies Pty Ltd Cooled Motors Boost Innovations SAIBLE Dains Accountants & Advisers

It's the Innovation Challenge 2025 showcase final tomorrow and we'll be looking forward to working with the winners to explore blending AI-driven product delivery with human-centred design thinking to elevate customer engagement. We wish all the Top 10 Finalists the very best of luck as they pitch their groundbreaking ideas live in Nottinghamshire. Snowball Community Ltd LotusDx Mavis Technologies Limited Nafura Advanced Technologies Oxartis A&B Smart Materials Hazelton Technologies Pty Ltd Cooled Motors Boost Innovations SAIBLE