Design Entrepreneurship Deep Dive 2023
October 18-19, 2023
Virtual Event
Thanks to everyone who joined our virtual Design Entrepreneurship Deep Dive! Throughout the experience, we delved into critical entrepreneurial aspects—from navigating business challenges and patent intricacies to securing vital funding. This gathering fostered rich connections and insights, proving the entrepreneurial dimension of design a compelling and enlightening space.
Empower your entrepreneurial journey
Learn actionable strategies from industry leaders for transitioning to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Master intellectual property approaches
Gain a deeper understanding of innovative ways to safeguard your creative assets and maximize their value.
Craft effective go-to-market strategies
Discover how to create compelling strategies that resonate with your audience and set you apart in a competitive market.
Navigate business challenges
Hear real-world stories of overcoming challenges in areas like funding, scaling, market penetration, and operational efficiency, and learn strategies to navigate them effectively.
Learn from success stories
Draw inspiration from the experiences and journeys of industry leaders who have successfully turned their design expertise into thriving entrepreneurial ventures.
Achieve balance in vision and execution
Uncover tactics to harmonize visionary thinking with daily task execution, effectively managing distractions while fostering progress.
Speaker Takeaways
What Attendees Had to Say
“Just got off a superbly educational two days at the 2023 Design Entrepreneurship Deep Dive. It was such a pleasure to be interviewed on stage by IDSA’s Executive Director, Donté P. Shannon, FASAE, CAE, as we explored and unpacked the mindsets and behaviors of a design entrepreneur and the story behind #DesignSwarms and Authentic.
Throughout the two days, there was a wealth of knowledge on entrepreneurship, the pitfalls, the highs, lows, and rewards. Among the many stories, I loved hearing from Christina Perla about the backstory of how she orchestrated the establishment and growth of Makelab’s success story. Eric Chan, who created ECCO Design and as member of New York Angels, shared stories of guiding startups on their path to success. Mickey McManus gave us a peek at the secret sauce behind the success of LUMA Institute and MAYA Design. And so many more great speakers and stories.”
– Surya Vanka, IDSA, Authentic DesignÂ
“Over the past 2 days, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in a world of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, and it has truly been a game-changer for me.Â
At the 2023 Design Entrepreneurship Deep Dive, I was surrounded by a group of passionate individuals, all driven towards pushing the boundaries of design and innovation. A wealth of knowledge on entrepreneurship was shared, along with inspiring stories of resilience, willpower, failures and successes.Â
Among the inspirational stories, I loved hearing from Eric Chan, creator of ECCO Design Lab about his journey of design, working with Herman Miller, Virgin and many more throughout his extensive career. Doug Patton’s experience with patenting over 200 products so far. Christina Perla’s establishment of Makelab and what it took to become the success story it is today. Mickey McManus of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shared insight behind the success of LUMA Institute and MAYA Design, […] and so many more great speakers and stories.Â
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and inspiring us to reach new heights in our design and entrepreneurial journeys.”
– Malek Attar, Arizona State University
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Speakers
The Arnott Design Group
Buttercrumble
Julie Bee
Ecco Design
Emcee | Design Leader & Entrepreneur
Cozzolino Studio
East Stroudsburg University
University of Cincinnati
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Hasbro
East Stroudsburg University
Product Development Evangelist
CEM-TECH
Design Theory
Autodesk
Studio Noyes
Ayana Patterson Consultancy
Patton Design
Makelab
MarketCast
Industrial Designers Society of America
Authentic Design
CompostNow