Eastern and Western course participants serve as test markets for other student's products and contribute to the discussions that will influence the development of marketing strategies. Instructors work with students to alter the product designs they wish to market, thereby increasing commercial viability. This course will be taught on Athenium software. This studio course provides critical input and technical assistance while students develop their products. As they create in Parsons studios and out source to local manufacturers, students refine their prototypes with the goal of achieving a product that is ready for presentation to manufacturers.
Students also work with instructors to determine a business strategy that is appropriate.
Patents, copyrights, licensing and business plans are covered. A prototypes to further develop. Learn the process through concept drawings, mock ups and prototype education. Work is reviewed in class every week. Subjects include architecture, furniture, ceramics and metalwork.