Designers as Makers (Craftsman)

  • produce final product or service themselves
  • etsy sellers
  • screenprinters
  • photographers

Designers as Designers

  • outsource designs for production
  • app developers
  • product designers
    • ex. fabric, clothing, housewares, decor
  • interfaces

Designers as Humanitarians (Social Designers)

  • nonprofits
  • social enterprise

Education

  • create tools for others, including other educators
  • skillshare / lynda.com / youtube.com
  • css tricks
  • youtube
  • trainers
  • speakers

Recreation

  • Create recreational activities
  • Paint & Sip
  • Photo Walks
  • Workshops

Digital

  • podcasts
  • apps

Cross-disciplinary

  • Consultants/interpreters
  • co-creators

 

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