This course provides an overview of design services and principal structures for product/industrial designers including in-house, consultancy, freelance, and self-production. Fundamentals in business, entrepreneurship, and external funding models will be covered. Other areas include project planning and interfacing with various stakeholders. Students will be introduced to corporate, public and nonprofit realms. Emphasis is placed on understanding liability and indemnification as well as intellectual property rights and responsibilities.

This course provides an overview of design services and principal structures for product/industrial designers including in-house, consultancy, freelance, and self-production. Fundamentals in business, entrepreneurship, and external funding models will be covered. Other areas include project planning and interfacing with various stakeholders. Students will be introduced to corporate, public and nonprofit realms. Emphasis is placed on understanding liability and indemnification as well as intellectual property rights and responsibilities.