Design Management | Business Strategies

Course Description

A Design Management course focuses on the organisational and strategic aspects of managing design projects and teams, particularly in creative industries like mass production, exhibition design, product design, movies, spatial design projects, and more. It combines elements of design theory with business, leadership, and project management skills to prepare students for leadership roles in the design industry. By the end of the Design Management course, students will: Develop Strategic Thinking: Gain the ability to align design processes with business goals, ensuring that creative solutions meet both cost-effective and functional requirements while contributing to the community and environment. Master Project Management Skills: Learn to manage design projects from concept to completion, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management. Lead Creative Teams: Understand how to effectively lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, fostering creativity while maintaining organisational objectives. Enhance Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Learn to communicate and manage relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and project success. Apply Design Thinking in Business: Utilise design thinking techniques to approach problems creatively and solve complex challenges in a business context. Incorporate Sustainability and Ethics: Understand and implement sustainable and ethical practices in design management, addressing both environmental concerns and social responsibility. Additionally, Students will Be able to manage and lead design projects from inception to completion. Understand the intersection of design, business, and strategy.Be capable of negotiating, collaborating, and communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders. Develop skills to manage teams, budgets, and schedules in a design-driven environment. This course is ideal for students aiming to bridge the gap between creative design and business strategy, preparing them for leadership roles in industries such as product design, architecture, theatre, fashion, or any field of design.