Start-up Studio: Get your ideas out

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Open Call is running from Oct 16 until Oct 30.
You can’t participate in single events individually as it’s set as small cohort.

Another start-up studio, another cohort. Happy to Get you Ideas Out in this one.
with Florian Ritter and Anastasia Zagorni

Get your Ideas Out is considered for creatives with various backgrounds who like to explore individual ideas and bring them forward. We will accept short applications through a call for participation.

The five sessions are designed as peer sessions where each participant is encouraged to give and receive feedback as well as to track individual and group progress. We will generate ideas by playing games and iterate these concepts in a collaborative format. Apart from that, participants will be encouraged to take the first step in their relevant context – even if it is a tiny action.

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Session 1: Find ideas and get them out
Wednesdays, 6/11/2024 from 5 – 7:30pm @online, weissensee school of art and design berlin

Together, we will get familiar with various methods for generating ideas, taking into account the  current social and economic context. We will play a game that considers  both our individual interests and e.g. the needs in the city.

Session 2: How transformative is your idea?
Wednesdays, 13/11/2024 from 5 – 7:30pm @online, weissensee school of art and design berlin

Opening a jewelry studio or leading a mobility company, the range of existing businesses is broad. In any case, understanding the impact of your business activity is crucial. In this session we take the generated ideas and try to understand what they mean in a new planetary era.

Session 3: What do you really need to make it work?
Wednesday, 27/11/2024 from 5 – 7:30pm @online, weissensee school of art and design berlin

Is there a formula for building a business or starting a project? We will have a look into different business models, examine which ones require significant capital and which don’t and discuss why breaking the cycle of dominance in both business and life is essential.

Session 4: Making the first step
Wednesday, 4/12/2024 from 5 – 7:30pm @online, weissensee school of art and design berlin

Why do some people start up and others not? What could be a strategy to start? Is it a specific routine or just the right point in time? Risk-taking is the usual buzz word. But how about you make a quick plan and take the first step today.

Workshop 5: Evaluation of the first step
Wednesday, 11/12/2024 from 5 – 7:30pm @online, weissensee school of art and design berlin

In this workshop we’ll discuss  the first step(s) you’ve taken and explore  ways to turn those actions into lasting habits  as well as identify the common obstacles that usually block our  progress.
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Florian Ritter is a highly accomplished and versatile creative professional known for his energetic, proactive approach and authentic connections with people. With over a decade of international experience in brand strategy and design, he specializes in empowering individuals and teams through workshops focused on idea generation and overcoming psychological barriers. Florian began his career in advertising and later transitioned to roles in screen and print design, ultimately excelling in brand design. Alongside his expertise in brand strategy, he has built a successful career as a photographer and illustrator, delivering creative solutions for global clients.

Anastasia Zagorni is a multidisciplinary professional and entrepreneur combining in her practice design, exploration, coaching, leadership for setting up of new programs for creatives. She was a head of an acceleration program for 6 years and worked for 5 years in the research and development of new materials. She is currently exploring urban environment with the Start-up studio in the framework of Design and Arts for Social Transformation and developing her own business endeavors in the areas of green city recreation. Anastasia advocates for gender equality and new models in education and business. She is a part of an association founded by Ukrainian refugee women in Berlin.