Artrepreneur Kits is an innovative concept that the Rhode Island School of Design implemented last year and that they will again be going forth with this year; outgoing students receive a package with valuable materials to help them transition from the design school to the real world.
The Artrepreneur Kits come with a subscription to Behance's new magazine, the possibility of receiving a $1,500 grant to attend an Etsy conference in Berlin and a chip from Square that allows them to process payments through mobile devices. The Artrepreneur Kits are an ingenious step forward to try and remove the barriers that confront artists and designers coming out of school. The Artrepreneur kits aligns the role of the artist closer to that of an entrepreneur rather than the employee of a benefactor or patron.
Creative Council Packages
Artrepreneur Kits Help Artists Transition From School to the Real World
Trend Themes
1. Artrepreneur Kits - A trend of providing helpful packages to new graduates that can help them use their art and design talents to start a business.
2. Removing Barriers for New Artists and Designers - A trend of finding new ways to help artists and designers overcome the challenges they face when starting their careers.
3. Aligning Artists with Entrepreneurship - A trend of encouraging artists and designers to think of themselves as entrepreneurs rather than simply employees.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design Education - This industry trend provides new opportunities to integrate practical business skills into art and design degree programs.
2. Fintech and Mobile Payments - This industry trend offers new opportunities to develop innovative solutions for artists and designers for mobile payments and e-commerce tools.
3. Online Marketplaces and Communities - This industry trend provides new opportunities to create online communities where artists and designers can connect, share ideas, and support each other.