About the Author
Jane Andrew
Author of: Translating concepts into Applied Ideas
June 2004
Jane Andrew is currently undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy titled Towards an understanding of the relationship between creative capital and regional economic and employment development. Jane’s research is funded by an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant and involves a partnership between the Centre for Labour Research at the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Government’s Department of Premier and Cabinet, Strategic Projects Division.
Prior to commencing her PhD studies, Jane was Executive Director of Craftsouth Centre for Contemporary Craft and Design Inc., a-not-for-profit Industry Association of over 300 designer/makers and artists in South Australia.
Jane has formal postgraduate qualifications in Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship from the University of Adelaide; and a Degree in Design (Ceramics) from the South Australian School of Art, (formerly SACAE, Underdale).
Before commencing at Craftsouth in 1999, Jane ran a studio based ceramic design practice producing work for exhibition, retail, and public art commissions, and designing/prototyping /manufacturing tiled furniture for Freedom and Myer Grace Bros.
For information on the Applied Ideas program Jane has written about contact:
Gregory Woods
Applied Ideas Manager
Mobile: 0417 894 406
Telephone: (08) 8212 8211
Fascimile: (08) 8231 0004
Email: Gregory Woods
Website: Applied Ideas
