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Putting Design into R&D
02
Apr

R&D exists in every business; some ad hoc and some structured. Putting design in R&D

Posted in: Business of design , Communication design studio mentor , Design business strategy , Design studio management , Graphic design business mentor ,
Tags: Agile design business , Design disruptors , Design management , Design strategies , Design strategy , Design value chain analysis , Empathy mapping , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Four ways design adds value
25
Mar

Don’t always assume clients understand why they should invest in design. Sometimes clients need to be reminded of the possibilities design delivers. Here’s 4 reasons we know …

Posted in: Business model canvas , Business of design , Design management , Studio management ,
Tags: Diversity , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Scoping for value
Scoping for value
14
Mar

We aim to get recognised and paid for the value we create, not the hours we spend on the project. We want to shift from a cost focus to a value focus.

Posted in: Design business strategy , Design value chain ,
Tags: Agile design business , Design disruptors , Design management , Design strategies , Design strategy , Design value chain analysis , Empathy mapping , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Moving design from an expense to a revenue stream
26
Feb

That’s what design-led businesses do. They see design has a part to play in every part of their business and the actively apply it.

Posted in: Design business strategy , Design value chain ,
Tags: Agile design business , Design disruptors , Design management , Design strategies , Design strategy , Design value chain analysis , Empathy mapping , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Designers building side-hustles
27
Nov

Design isn’t a career known for longevity, leading to many designers questioning their next step – that’s why many build a side hustle.

Posted in: Business coach for designers , Business coaching for designers , Design business mentor , design mentor , Designers and side hustles ,
Tags: Rebrand , side hustles , Studio management , sustainable design ,
What is the most difficult thing about being a designer?
07
Nov

Understanding the challenges of any career is valuable … if someone asked you, what do you think is the most difficult thing about being a designer?

Posted in: Business coach for designers , Business coaching for designers , Career in design , Design business mentor , design mentor , Designers burnt out , How to avoid burn out ,
Tags: Rebrand , side hustles , Studio management , sustainable design ,
Designers building side-hustles
23
Oct

Design isn’t a career known for longevity, leading to many designers questioning their next step – that’s why many build a side hustle.

Posted in: Business coach for designers , Business coaching for designers , Design business mentor , design mentor , Designers and side hustles ,
Tags: Rebrand , side hustles , Studio management , sustainable design ,
Diversity
Getting diversity into a design business
26
Sep

The side hustle has become a popular way to get extra revenue. It’s estimated 7 million Australians have an additional income stream outside their main job.

Posted in: Ageism in Australian design industry , Can you be an old designer in Australia , Design management , Studio management ,
Tags: Diversity , Rebrand , Studio management ,
You want my intellectual property
Don’t hand over source design files
30
Aug

Supplying source design files to clients is usually an issue between clients and designers because of the confusion over copyright licensing and intellectual property.

Posted in: Design management , Studio management ,
Tags: Rebrand , Studio management ,
Is your studio ‘fit for purpose’?
04
Apr

Is your business fit for purpose? A fit for purpose business is in the right market at the right time. It has the right pricing structure, the right people in place and systems to make sure your business delivers today and in the future.

Posted in: design business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , Design value chain ,
Tags: Design Business School , Design management , Design strategies , Design strategy , Empathy mapping , Rebrand , Studio management ,
What strategy is (and isn’t)
07
Mar

Design strategy has become a common service offered, or term used, by many designers. Just Google it and you will get about 1,150,000,000 results. When you dig into this you find many interpretations of design strategy.

Posted in: Design business strategy , Design value chain ,
Tags: Design Business School , Design management , Design strategies , Design strategy , Empathy mapping , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Can you mandate covid vaccination
19
Oct

Can you mandate designers are COVID vaccinated? And what is the best way to achieve a safe workplace without disruption?

Posted in: Business of design , can you mandate a COVID vaccination , COVID and design , COVID vaccinations , COVID vaxxers , creative business coach , design business coach , Design business strategy , Design studio management , Small business mentoring service , Studio management ,
Tags: Design Business School , Design disruptors , Design management , Design strategies , Design strategy , Design value chain analysis , Empathy mapping , Rebrand ,
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