ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the relationship between design and entrepreneurship in the theses of the PhD Program in Design of the Lisbon School of Architecture, Universidade de Lisboa. We analyzed 72 theses defended between 2010 and 2017 and the results indicate that there is a little relation between the areas. So, we discuss the negative effects that this context can produce in the design competences and Portuguese economy. Moreover, we explore how design can benefit from entrepreneurial skills and present some scenarios that propose ways to approach each other in design education.
