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Carina's New Book Make Art That Sells Is Available!

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Start Your Encore Career

Want to become a fabric, paper, or craft designer?

Design Bootcamp is a $27 one-week workshop to help you learn what YOU have to do to build a a money making design business.

If you are interested in Design Suite, Design Bootcamp is required to enroll.

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Design Profit & Proper Book

If you are struggling to make money as a designer, this book will walk you through the things you need to do to become profitable.

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Make and Design Podcast

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes or a creative's life? Join me for my semi-weekly podcast to hear about design, making, crafting, mindset, tips, and so much more! Listen on your favorite platform!

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Design Your Life Podcast

This podcast which used to be exclusively for Design Suite and the University of Arts & Design gives you the inside scoop on what we are seeing in the industry and how business is going. $33 Monthly Subscription. Cancel anytime.

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We hold four summits a year and you are invited for FREE!

All Access pass available for most events!

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Request Dr. Carina to Speak At Your Next Event

Dr. Carina Gardner has a fresh approach to designing and running creative businesses. Her tactical presentations offer valuable tips and a transformative ideas that energizes students, faculty, and creative business owners.

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Watch Our New Series: Design Around The World

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Learn How Design Suite Members Are Starting Businesses As New Designers

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