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  • Robert Chan

    Part-time Lecturer

    Email
    chanr@newschool.edu

    Office Location
    L - 2 West 13th Street

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    Robert Chan

    Profile

    Robert Chan is an executive leader and a part-time instructor at Parsons School of Design. He has directed product development and commercialization initiatives for retail and apparel organizations such as Converse (Nike Inc.) and Jack Spade (Kate Spade New York). In his most recent role with Converse, he led a high performing team in product merchandising and marketing. His expertise in objective and subjective research gained insights into consumer behaviors and trends that built new products that capitalized on the ever-changing market conditions. Robert is a strategic thinker focused on building leadership capabilities relevant to serving in entrepreneurial environments that are committed to community, sustainability, and innovation. He is passionate about teaching and takes a strategic design approach to his pedagogy. Robert is a born and raised New Yorker who still loves the pace, diversity and excitement of the city.

    Degrees Held

    Bachelor of Arts New England College, Henniker, NH

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    Current Courses

    Design Research 1: Methods
    PSDS 2100, Spring 2025

    Retailing & Service Design
    PMFM 5070, Spring 2025

    Future Courses

    Communication & Social Media
    PMFM 5090, Summer 2025

    Past Courses

    Communication & Social Media
    PMFM 5090, Summer 2024

    Creative Team Dynamics
    PSDS 2115, Fall 2024

    Marketing, PR and Branding
    PUDM 2315, Fall 2024

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