Our Design Champions featuring Product Designers

Ross McPhie - Berghaus

“Berghaus has been successful designing from the North and a network that we can tap into so we don’t have to go to London for help is going to add nothing but value to my company and I fully support Design Network North”

“It is desperately needed and is a big step for the region in encouraging businesses and design talent to stay in the North East."

“I am used to working in New York and London, where networks are on your doorstep and it is easy to get help."

“Here, that help is not as readily available. The biggest problem I have is to get a designer to leave London. There is still a perception problem associated with the region and through a network like this we can start showcasing what is great about being a designer in the North."

“Recruitment agents tell me time and again, that designers on their books actually graduated from Newcastle. I am hoping that through something like this, and design schools being a little bit more connected, there will be feedback into local companies so that talent trained in the North, stays in the North.”

Watch Ross' speach at the launch of DNN