Art Center College of Design
Special Assistant to the President of Art Center College of Design
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Mark Breitenberg
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FROM Mark Breitenberg
Design and Architecture
Design Accelerator In recent years, we've seen the rise of the Design Entrepreneur. Micro-funding sites, affordable 3D printing technology, and digital marketplaces are among innovations that make it more possible for young designers to start a small business. Art Center, together with Caltech and Pasadena’s Idealab has created a design accelerator to help students realize their entrepreneurial ambitions.
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