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Dan Hopkinson has launched the thriving start- up, Crumb Solutions, while studying Digital Art and Technology at the University of Plymouth, offering smart design solutions for businesses. Based in the heart of Plymouth, Dan’s journey


into new business ventures alongside his graduate colleagues began with the early ION Studio. He said: “Mentors at the


university introduced me to ION Studio, which offered me the opportunity to work on real projects for real design problems, in collaboration with businesses seeking local support and expertise.” During the course, Dan


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Student becomes business owner with help from ION Studio


“We now run Crumb Solutions, a multi- ‘I hadn’t


faceted design company specialising in smart solutions for smart businesses, right here in Plymouth. Thanks to the way ION Studio effectively brought businesses, academics and graduates together, we learned the ropes and now assist businesses in the city and beyond to improve their efficiency, in turn saving them time and money. “It’s a great testimony for ION


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developed a number of skills to complete design tasks to a high standard, and his time with the studio equipped him with logistical business experience – handling contracts, finances, managing client relationships and more. He added:“I hadn’t considered starting my


starting my own business before joining ION Studio’


Studios that one of the businesses they collaborated with during the project, have since returned to us at Crumb Solutions. The studio is a really unique offer, both for graduating creatives and for the businesses who collaborate with them. Clients are able to have the full weight of university resources put behind their projects, pulling in support and expertise


own business before joining ION Studio. The other graduates at the studio and I were immediately responding to genuine client needs, adapting quickly from working on university course briefs to real-life client briefs. They are very different situations, and succeeding with our studio projects showed us exactly what we are capable of achieving.


from all areas to provide solutions that are responsive and relevant. It’s all packaged neatly into transparent, straightforward processes and pricing so that they know exactly what to expect. “There aren’t many opportunities like this


that can provide businesses with access to such a range of services and support in one place, which makes this a valuable asset to the local business economy.”


Visit: www.crumbdesign.co.uk


Dan Hopkins, Managing Director, Crumb Solution


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