Monday, 11th December '06
KIS supported young entrepreneur, Paul Sheedy who set up Product Designer Ltd in 2001 with the help of one-to-one business advice & training from KIS, has recently made it to the final of Sky One’s “The Big Idea” programme with his invention – ‘The Spinning Straw”. The concluding programme, aired on Sky One on the 25th November 2006, featured five national finalists who each had designed innovative, cutting-edge new products. Although Paul did not win the overall competition – he was an impressive judges’ favourite and ranked in second place.
Paul said of the experience: “I re-mortgaged my house & my life to take the plunge with “The Spinning Straw” and although I didn’t win - Disney have picked up the concept and are now seriously taking the product into production”. Paul also reported on the long, arduous & expensive road to protecting the design of his Woosher straw and has offered his time to invest in assisting new enterprises who may need valuable patent & copyright advice.
Said Sean Headley, Chief Executive at KIS: “I remember Paul and his company when they were in the early stages of development – his achievements are remarkable – from humble beginnings to a successful business to rival even the bigger players.” He went on to say “the team at KIS are delighted to be associated with Paul and his very successful design venture”. For more information on Paul’s business, Product Designer please visit: www.product-designer.org.uk.
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