ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR FASHION DESIGNERS
The NYSD Entrepreneurship program empowers designers to utilize the potential of cutting-edge digital fashion technologies, such as 3D design, e-commerce, open-source manufacturing networks, and AI-driven marketing strategies in their work.
By merging creative innovation with entrepreneurial skills, fashion designers will not only craft novel products but also master startup strategies. From brand launch and trend forecasting to production management, marketing, and business planning, you’ll gain a comprehensive toolkit to succeed in the evolving fashion landscape.
program highlights:
Fashion Trend Prediction: Master the skill of predicting emerging fashion trends to enhance the impact of your designs.
Holistic Branding: Build a marketing strategy that fosters brand loyalty and recognition.
Strategic Collection Development: Explore ideas, trends, and target market to develop a signature style.
From Vision to Reality: Learn to plan, market, and transform your creative skills into a thriving fashion enterprise.
Entrepreneurship for Fashion Designers Curriculum
Duration: 12 - 15 months
Foundation Courses (150 hours)
Elements Principles of Fashion Design 45 hours
Fashion Illustration 60 hours
Sewing Basics 45 hours
Core Courses (525 hours)
Color for Fashion Design 45 hours
Fashion Textiles 45 hours
Digital Fashion Design 60 hours
3D Fashion Design 60 hours
Sewing 90 hours
Patternmaking 90 hours
Draping 90 hours
Fashion Portfolio 45 hours
Fashion Expo, Photoshoot
Entrepreneurship Courses (285 hours)
Fashion Trends Forecasting 45 hours
Brand Identity & Communication 45 hours
Strategic Collection Design Development 45 hours
Fashion Marketing 45 hours
Fashion Business Plan 45 hours
Career Seminar 15 hours
Program Outcomes
Upon successful program completion, you will:
Analyze trends, predict consumer preferences. Create smart designs with data insights.
Craft AI-driven strategies, e-commerce solutions, and open-source manufacturing into business plans.
Launch and scale your fashion startup from concept to success in a tech-driven world.
Get capital-ready with a comprehensive business plan for fashion ventures.
Career Objectives
The Entrepreneurship for Fashion Designers equips the student with diverse opportunities and roles in the fashion industry, such as fashion start-up founder, product development manager, fashion marketing strategist, fashion retail entrepreneur and fashion business consultant.
The Fashion Entrepreneur's Pathway
Unleash your fashion spirit with technology and business skills. Design, predict, and prosper in the fashion world using state-of-the-art tools, making your mark as a successful designer-entrepreneur.