Do What You Love : The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Module 3 Monetising your designs

The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Module 3 Monetising your designs

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(5 weeks, Nov 11 – Dec 14 2013)

In Module 3 you will learn everything you need to know about monetising your designs.

This includes freelancing, licensing, selling outright, manufacturing and more! Module 3 includes free access to leading trend forecasting site Stylesight for a limited period AND our little black book of industry contacts!

It includes the following:

How to identify multiple streams of income for your designs

How to sell and license your designs (what they don’t teach you at art school)

The ins and outs of freelancing

How to get into manufacturing your own product

How to choose the right distribution channel for you

How to negotiate a contract that is right for you

How not to get ripped off

How to manage your time and money

How to manage stock levels

How to get a job in design

How to stay motivated

plus

How to create a pattern portfolio to show to potential clients

How to apply patterns to mock up product templates and room sets

How to turn a placement print into a technical repeat for wallpaper or fabric

How to design a Trade Show Brochure in Adobe Illustrator

Invaluable industry info such as colour print specifications for both paper goods & textiles

You will do this by actually creating a mini portfolio for potential licensing clients, a trade show plan and a business development plan.

PLUS you will learn everything you need to know about trade shows (getting in, getting ready, getting customers)

AND the money-can’t-buy bonus little black book of industry contacts!

And if that wasn’t enough, you also get full access to leading trend forecasting site Stylesight for 90 days (this alone is worth more than the entire cost of the course!)

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‘50’s Inspired Quirky Print’ by Rachael Taylor

This is for you if:

You have completed Module 2 (although this is not a prerequisite)
You have a collection of work but do not know how to get it out in the world, and get it sold
You want to connect with other emerging designers and learn from industry experts
You want to know the right contacts in industry to get you where you want to be
You want to generate more income from your existing designs
You want to know just how to secure that licensing deal
You want to make it as a professional surface pattern designer

Read class testimonials here.

Please note this course is not assessed and does not include individual critique of your work. You will need at least basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to get the most out of this module. Please note we do not offer technical guidance for any other software programmes (including free software).

Prices & registration

We currently have several different courses on sale so please read the info below carefully and be sure to register for the right course(s). We offer significant discounts when you book more than one course at once.

SINGLE COURSES (R= Round* – see below for details)

R6 Module 1 only £179 (approx $279) Aug 19 – Sept 21 Click here to register

R5 Module 2 only £239 (approx $374) Aug 19 – Sept 21 2013 Click here to register

R5 Module 3 only £329 (approx $514) Nov 1 – Dec 14 Click here to register

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COMBINATION OF MODULE 1 + 2

R6 Module 1 (Aug 19 – Sept 21 2013) + R6 Module 2 (Nov 11 – Dec 14 2013) booked together £349/approx $544 (save £69/approx $109) Click here to register

COMBINATION OF MODULE 2 + 3

R5 Module 2 (Aug 19 – Sept 21 2013) + R5 Module 3 (Nov 11 – Dec 14 2013) booked together £459/approx $719 (save £109/approx $169) Click here to register

COMBINATION OF ALL THREE MODULES

R6 Module 1 (Aug 19 – Sept 21 2013) + R6 Module 2 (Nov 11 – Dec 14 2013) + R6 Module 3 (Date TBC in Spring 2014) booked together: £599 (approx $937) – save £148 (approx $230) Click here to register

*The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design consists of three modules, taught consecutively with a short break between each one. Each set of three modules is referred to as a ‘Round’. We offer a significant discount and extended classroom access if you sign up for multiple courses together. However in order to benefit from the multi-course discount and extended classroom access you must sign up for Modules from the same Round and take them in immediate succession. Of course you are welcome to join classes from different Rounds if that works better for you, but you will not be eligible for the multi-course discount or extended classroom access if you do this.

If you have any questions about registration please contact us at pattern [at] dowhatyouloveforlife [dot] com