HTE410
Managing a creative business. Turning ideas into a Project.
Faculty
Pep Salazar
Offf Director
Course length
Duration
Total hours
Credits
Language
Course type
Fee for single course
Fee for degree students
Skills you’ll learn
Overview
This course introduces students to the process of transforming an idea into a viable project by integrating design, technology, entrepreneurship, and management. From initial concept to early-stage growth, students will explore key phases such as validation, business modelling, and strategic implementation. The aim is to understand how to create innovative and sustainable projects that deliver real value.
Students will learn how to structure teams, plan and prioritise, manage resources, communicate ideas effectively, and adapt to change. The course introduces methodologies such as design thinking, lean start-up, and project management tools to foster a critical, creative, and hands-on approach to business development. Particular emphasis is placed on organic growth, social impact, and conscious, ethical leadership.
Through practical case studies, workshops, and collaborative work, students will be prepared to act as proactive change-makers within hybrid environments that merge creativity, entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and the arts.
Learning highlights
- Guide students through the full lifecycle of a project, from ideation to implementation and early growth.
- Foster an entrepreneurial mindset grounded in creativity, critical thinking, and social awareness.
- Integrate tools and methods from design, business, and technology to develop viable, sustainable projects.
- Empower students to work in multidisciplinary teams, building leadership and collaboration skills.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Introduction
Session 2
From the idea to the project outline
Session 3
Design and ideation techniques
Session 4
Case Study
Session 5
Business models and tools
Session 6
Group project. Ideas, groups …
Session 7
Project Workshop
Session 8
Project Workshop
Session 9
Financial Basis
Session 10
Creative Industry Basis
Session 11
Digital Arts
Session 12
Project Workshop
Session 13
Pitching and public presentation
Session 14
Project presentation and evaluation
Session 15
Project presentation and evaluation. Final
Prerequisites
None of any special skill. Just curiosity and aim to build new projects.
Methodology
Master classes.
Practical cases / Case Study.
Workshops.
Project building in groups.
Grading
Pep Salazar is a visionary leader and cultural strategist, currently serving as CEO of OFFF, the global reference platform for the contemporary creative industry. Under his leadership, OFFF has evolved into an international ecosystem at the forefront of the field, anticipating and shaping trends in design, art, and post-digital culture.
He was Director of Digital Impact at Disseny Hub Barcelona in 2023, leading the largest digital art exhibition ever held in Spain — an immersive experience that redefined how audiences interact with technology and artistic expression. His ability to lead disruptive, high-impact projects has positioned him as a key figure in the digital transformation of the cultural landscape.
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Managing a creative business. Turning ideas into a Project.
by Pep Salazar
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Apr 27 - May 15, 2026
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.