Dan Tase on the Challenges of Running a Design Studio (ex Just Eat, Burberry, Fresha)

Dan is a seasoned designer with over 20 years of experience in leading teams at companies such as Farfetch, Just Eat, Wonderbly, and Fresha. Until very recently Dan ran a small design studio – Rubber Studio. In today's chat we get a behind the scenes view into the life of a studio owner, what's important when trying to find work, and how your life as a designer can change if you decide to start a studio yourself.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro
• 02:38 – Dan's journey into Design
• 05:43 – His thoughts on Design education
• 08:28 – His journey as a studio owner
• 19:44 – What you need to know before starting a studio
• 32:32 – What's important when pitching for work
• 43:39 – On his talk about innovation at Hatch Conference
• 46:36 – End of show questions

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Selected links from the episode
Chris Do
Just enough research, by Erika Hall
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (Documentary Trailer)
Dan Tase: Why Innovation Fails? (And what can we do about it) – Talk at Hatch Conference