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Design Entrepreneurs:
The Next Generation


October 2003

Introduction

The ICFF 2003 conference kicks off a new Metropolis awards program, as well as a series of seminars for entrepreneurial designers.

Charles and Ray Eames

Why the Eames's were a guiding force for "Design Entrepreneurs: The Next Generation."

History Lesson
A fresh look at Charles Eames's answer to the question, "What is design?"

Starting Out

How a rug maker turned an idea into a business.

Working the Trade Show

Ways to get your work out of the studio and into the shops.
Sustainable Materials

Finding a new use for a discarded resource.

Advice for Design Entrepreneurs

Lessons from a designer who made it through. Twice.

Sources of Design Inspiration: A Talk with Tung Chiang
Looking at the world from different perspectives can provide intriguing results.

Constructive Criticism
Four emerging designers have their work critiqued by a panel of industry experts.

For further ICFF coverage, including a product round-up and biographical information on Next Generation panelists, see Live@ICFF 2003.
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