Hello Prof. Gunnar
Thank so much for your information. Actually, I am looking for resources
about case study of Design Entrepreneurship instead of programs. Probably,
I can dig some information through your resource. Again, thanks a lot.
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 9:09 AM, Gunnar Swanson <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> I believe that Steve Heller's MFA program at the School of Visual Arts
> centers on the designer as entrepreneur. I assume the center of gravity of
> his program is closer to graphic design than to industrial design but he
> might be one good place to start.
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> Gunnar
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> Gunnar Swanson
> East Carolina University
> graphic design program
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> On Aug 21, 2013, at 12:45 AM, Waymen Yu <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > Hello Design Professors and Scholars,
> > I am an international student, Waymen Yu in a graduate program in the
> Industrial School of Design at Carleton University in Canada now. Before I
> start my thesis study and make it to be more specific, I want to inquire
> some advice and suggestions from you. Personally, I have a strong intrigue
> on entrepreneurship for designers. One of the reasons is because I had
> tried to step up a small business before I enroll into my current program.
> Unfortunately, it was very successful. Another one is getting an
> inspiration from a book, Design Direct – how to start your own micro brand,
> written by Roger Ball and Heidi Overhill, and it is also a suggestion from
> my supervisor.
> >
> > The concept from this book is quite general, a course which teach
> students how to set up their own micro brand. At the same time, I believe
> this is also a new area for design research study or maybe not. I am not
> sure. That is why I wrote this email for inquiry. In fact, I want to
> inquire for three things. First, can this be a case of thesis study? If it
> is not, what is your advice? Second, I want to inquire is there any
> professor is studying in this area, Micro Business for Designers, Design
> Small Business, or Micro Entrepreneurship for Designers? Who are they and
> their contacts (either in China or Canada)? Third, due to the lack of
> theoretical study, I am baffled by how to make a proper topic for my
> thesis. My question is I am not sure should I based on the method in the
> book of Design Direct then to set up a similar method for designers who
> want to start their enterprises in China as my thesis topic or should I
> narrow to a specific step in the method in this book as a thesis topic
> study like what kind of platform will be an appropriated place for
> designers to sell their products.
> >
> > I sincerely want to hear your suggestions and opinions. Thanks for your
> attention to read my email and inquiries.
> >
> >
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