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Step into Design Tank, your bi-weekly virtual rendezvous where seasoned design industry professionals open the doors to their businesses, inviting audience participation and feedback.
Design Tank serves as your platform to perfect your client presentations, refine your business strategies, delve into pricing dynamics, uncover fresh avenues for growth, and seek invaluable insights from fellow pioneers in the design realm.
Here, innovation thrives as you showcase new inventions, products, or services, all while nurturing a vibrant community of like-minded creatives. It's your exclusive space to immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial journey within the design industry and emerge empowered with knowledge and connections.
Welcome to Design Tank, where inspiration meets collaboration, and possibilities abound.
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Our mission is to:
Foster creativity and business acumen by providing a dynamic space where design industry professionals can refine their craft, explore new opportunities, and forge meaningful connections.
How It Works...
Every other week, we gather virtually via Zoom for Design Talk sessions. During these sessions, 1-2 entrepreneurs from the design industry take the spotlight. Each presenter is allotted 6 minutes to offer an overview of their business and to seek feedback from an audience of design industry peers. The concepts presented can range from the launch of a new business, the introduction of a new product or service, the exploration of a new market segment, the unveiling of a licensable product, to the creation of an innovative course or books—anything that sparks creativity and innovation in the design world. Following each presentation, our audience of fellow designers, architects, and industry enthusiasts, has 20 minutes to provide constructive feedback. With participants given 2-minutes to ask a clarifying question or give feedback. Presenters have the option to share a PowerPoint or Canva Deck, to support their narrative and enhance audience understanding. All presentations and discussions are conducted in confidence. We foster a safe and respectful environment where ideas can flourish, insights can be shared, and connections can be made with confidence.
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Who Should Apply To Present?
Design Tank welcomes applications from a diverse range of individuals within the design industry who are eager to share their innovative ideas, products, or services and seek valuable feedback from our supportive community. Ideal presenters include: Entrepreneurs: Individuals who have launched or are in the process of launching a design-related business, whether it's a startup, a small-scale venture, or a larger enterprise. Designers: Creative minds who have developed new products, services, or design concepts and wish to showcase their work and gather insights from peers. Architects: Professionals involved in architectural design who have innovative projects, concepts, or methodologies to share and refine through feedback. Industry Professionals: Individuals working in various sectors of the design industry, including interior design, graphic design, industrial design, and more, who have unique insights, experiences, or projects to present. Innovators: Visionaries who are exploring new avenues within the design field, whether it's through technology, sustainability, social impact, or other emerging trends. Authors and Educators: Writers and educators who have developed courses, books, or other educational resources related to design and wish to engage with a knowledgeable audience for feedback and discussion. Overall, Design Tank seeks presenters who are passionate, forward-thinking, and committed to advancing the design industry through collaboration and innovation. If you have a compelling concept or project and are eager to receive constructive feedback and support from our community, we encourage you to apply to present at Design Tank.
