PROFILE OF THE ENTREPRENEURS
NEW ENTREPRENEUR
Milena Prats Cuevas (Italy)
Sector of activity: Graphic design and visual arts
HOST ENTREPRENEUR
Audrey Belaud
Sector of activity: Graphic design
DURATION: 6 months (from 25/06/2025 to 26/12/2025)
INTERMEDIARY ORGANIZATION OF THE NEW ENTREPRENEUR: CCIB
PRESENTATION OF THE EXCHANGE
Description of activities, objectives reached, and outputs
TThis is an exchange between graphic designers, the HE who has successfully lead an independent career as entrepreneur in the field of graphic design and the NE who aims to start a graphic design and visual arts independent studio.
The journey in this Erasmus has involved from the development and carrying of projects as freelancers, with the “way of doing things” and proactivity it requires, to knowing how to deal with clients together with the business and communication side.
In working with the HE, the NE has come to know what involves to have a project with a unique character, how to communicate it successfully and how to network and make the financial prospects feasible. Also, the NE has received the support of an experienced entrepreneur, and now is more prepared to start her own studio and work independently.
The exchange has developed successfully, which has lead both designers to willingfully extend their collaboration.
QUOTES
Entrepreneuring is challenging and requires care and love for the whole process, which involves a lot of different skills. It involves from the core idea and heartfelt essence of the pursuit to the business side and the most pragmatic details. It is energy demanding, but it is energy giving. It is a beautiful discovery to realize there’s people out there willing to hear and support your pursuits. The extra effort that requires is meaningful and fills life with a sense of adventure and freedom. Give it a try and follow your passion and your goals, it is a worthy both personal and professional transformation!
