At TWIG we develop specialized programming to support the advancement of new designs, ideas and inventions made from BC Wood. The principles driving these programs are informed by an Industrial Design process of product development that considers the material, process, regionality, application, functionality and the people and knowledge required to realize a design. The goal of our programming is to help support people in finding harmony amongst these factors and in consideration of their goals and business objectives. We want to help people realize the possibility of their idea, and match that with support on the technical and wood science side brought forth by the team at CAWP. With partnerships with other organizations like BC Wood, we can direct people toward additional resources as their projects are realized and receive access to marketing and business training, consultation and education.
The Shape program is the first of its kind in BC - A wood product incubator program supporting the design, development and exhibition of new ideas showcasing objects, furniture and accessories made from regional materials. Shape builds on the success of previous programs offered by BC Wood and CAWP, but ties these resources together in a cohort-style program, taking people from raw material to market in 7 months. Shape concludes with an exhibition at IDS Vancouver where you can experience the results of the program and see first hand what the participants have been up to.
Wood products manufacturers and industrial designers can access competitively-priced product development services from CAWP, which can include design, engineering, CAD drafting assistance, production process optimization, prototype manufacturing, technology selection, costing studies, and market feasibility studies. These services are available to wood products companies of all kinds and in all locations. British Columbia-based manufacturers can receive support for these projects through the Wood First program.
BC Wood provides you access to key business development services that help support your business. Using these services, you gain assistance in becoming more competitive through improved business planning, increased marketing capacity, adoption of new technology in manufacturing, and enhanced product development and design. These programs are open to all value-added wood companies in British Columbia.
Inspiring and supporting innovators in BC's value-added wood industry
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