Abstract
This paper recognizes the need to integrate design in all levels of education in order to foster creative skills that are applicable in most aspects of life. It highlights unique challenges associated with teaching design in the digital age and the need to encourage students to see in a critical and meaningful way. The methodology used in design education must build on existing virtual tools to promote a physical reconnection to one’s surroundings in order to promote an appreciation and understanding of place. This paper explores the notion that design does not occur in isolation and is part of a larger process that involves sharing in a collective sense. A multidisciplinary design education drawing parallels between various areas of design, other diverse fields, and larger societal structures, will allow students to see the importance of sharing in building a solid design foundation. This will lead to more informed citizens and a better quality of life.
Keywords
Design, physical connection, sharing, digital
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2013.096
Citation
Mian, Z.(2013) A Multidisciplinary Approach to Design Education: Providing a framework for informed designers of the future, in Reitan, J.B., Lloyd, P., Bohemia, E., Nielsen, L.M., Digranes, I., & Lutnæs, E. (eds.), DRS // Cumulus: Design Learning for Tomorrow, 14-17 May, Oslo, Norway. https://doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2013.096
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Design Education: Providing a framework for informed designers of the future
This paper recognizes the need to integrate design in all levels of education in order to foster creative skills that are applicable in most aspects of life. It highlights unique challenges associated with teaching design in the digital age and the need to encourage students to see in a critical and meaningful way. The methodology used in design education must build on existing virtual tools to promote a physical reconnection to one’s surroundings in order to promote an appreciation and understanding of place. This paper explores the notion that design does not occur in isolation and is part of a larger process that involves sharing in a collective sense. A multidisciplinary design education drawing parallels between various areas of design, other diverse fields, and larger societal structures, will allow students to see the importance of sharing in building a solid design foundation. This will lead to more informed citizens and a better quality of life.