“A good start is half the battle.”
There’s truth in that. In this Lab Starting in Design you’ll gain insight into the design landscape, the building blocks of a strong brand, and how to set the right price for your work. Learn the essentials in a theoretical session and join hands-on workshops with specialists. For this edition, you’ll find us at the Wonder Festival in Kortrijk.
Experts
Janne Roels (FDC)
As Project Manager Design at Flanders District of Creativity, Janne guides designers with their questions. She walks you through the fundamentals of running a design business. You’ll get a clear view of the sector, its challenges, and the building blocks you need to grow your brand sustainably. A compass for anyone just starting out.
Simon Gryspeert (FDC)
Simon Gryspeert is Lead Entrepreneurship & Innovation and advisor at Flanders District of Creativity. He will host a workshop on pricing. You’ll learn how to determine the right price for your services or products to boost profitability and make your business more sustainable.
Marie Maite (Freelance Graphic Designer)
Marie Maite is a designer focusing on graphic design and image creation. After studying at Sint-Lucas in Ghent, she gained international experience in New York and Paris – including with the graphic design team at Balenciaga. Marie will share her insights and perspectives on branding within the design sector.
What to expect
The Lab Starting in Design prepares you for a career as a designer or design entrepreneur. During Janne’s plenary session, you’ll get a clear picture of the design landscape: where does your product or idea fit? Have you found your niche? You’ll also hear about the pitfalls many starters face. In smaller groups, you’ll then dive into two fundamental questions: how do you set the right price? And how do you make sure your brand is recognizable to the right clients?
This edition of the Lab takes place during the Wonder Festival in Kortrijk. Wonder Festival is a collaboration between Flanders District of Creativity and Designregio Kortrijk.
Want to ask more questions?
Take advantage of personalized one-on-one advice sessions with one of the FDC advisors. You’ll receive tailored guidance to help you start your journey with confidence.
Who is it for?
Anyone looking to start – or who has recently started – a label, business, company, or brand in fashion or design.
Program
13:00 - 13:30: Welcome
13:30 - 14:15: Presentation Starting in Design
14:15 - 14:30: Break
14:30 - 15:30: Presentation Pricing
15:30 - 16:30: Presentation Branding
16:30 - 17:00: Networking drink
17:00: Close
Practical
Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
Location: BUDAFabriek - Kortrijk
Price: €30 (excl. VAT) - €36 (incl. VAT)
Register here The event is wheelchair accessible.