Hello Independent Industrial Designer:
Thank you for participating in this survey, which aims to provide insights to the difficult and challenging independent design route. I hope that this information proves to be useful for all.
This survey is for educational purposes only. All information collected will be analyzed in anonymous form only. Any personal information obtained from this survey will be held confidentially and will not be published. You can receive the anonymous group results upon completion of the survey, if you choose. Your participation is completely voluntary, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, feel free to skip them.
Survey responses are strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Geoffrey Lilge at 780-634-9282 or by email at the email address specified below.
This survey has been reviewed and approved by the University of Alberta Faculty of Arts, Science & Laws Ethics Board and complies with the University of Alberta Standards for the Protection of Human Research Participants.
By proceeding to the survey you therefore agree with the above statement.
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Your primary city of residence is : Do you consider your city a ‘design center’? Do you live within two hours travel time of the majority of your independent design clients? Do you currently work other jobs? Please estimate the number of hours a week that you spend on your independent design projects: Please check your design-related work experience (check all that apply): How is your Independent Industrial Design practice structured? How many of your designs are in production or development with a manufacturer? Approximately how many different manufacturers have you worked with in your career? How did you meet the manufacturers you collaborate with? (Check all that apply): Please check all that apply regarding consulting with Manufacturers: Are you represented by any Galleries? If you are represented by Galleries, do you handle production in-house or through a sub-contractor? If you are represented by Galleries, how did they hear about you? (Check all that apply) If you are involved in Production / Distribution, please check all that apply: If you Distribute your own designs to retail shops, which marketing methods have you used? (Check all that you feel have proven effective in generating sales) Which Independent career route is of the most interest to you? What are the most important factors in your choice? How many major international design fairs do you attend every year as a non-exhibitor, on average? Please estimate the number of design fairs you have participated as an exhibitor since graduation: Please rank your experiences as an exhibitor at the following design fairs: Please list any additional fairs you have had very positive exhibiting experiences at: Please check the following statements that apply to you or your group: Please estimate the number of media ‘hits’ featuring your independent design projects since graduation : Which print media outlet has proven most productive for attracting new clients? Which internet media outlet has proven most productive for attracting new clients? Please estimate % of your total personal income generated by your independent design projects : Do you or your group receive financial support? (Check all that apply) How satisfied are you with your career development today? What are the greatest contributors to your current successes? What are the greatest challenges you currently face? Please rate the career guidance regarding independent design careers provided by your educational institution: Please provide any additional comments that you feel would be beneficial to the project : If you wish to receive the group results of the Survey, please submit an email address. Survey results to be completed by March 1, 2009. |
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