Abstract
This paper is a case study, summarizing background, context, structure and outputs of a design course created for teaching craftspeople of İSMEK, an adult education organization in İstanbul, Turkey. The Design Course aimed to provide them with novel perspectives to apply to their thinking and making practice with help of design methods, input and mentorship.
Keywords
design course, design and craft relation, innovative craft products, lifelong learning center, craftspeople
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2019.08122
Citation
Ingin, A.K.,and Toker, A.(2019) Creating A Design Course for Craftspeople in Istanbul, in Börekçi, N., Koçyıldırım, D., Korkut, F. and Jones, D. (eds.), Insider Knowledge, DRS Learn X Design Conference 2019, 9-12 July, Ankara, Turkey. https://doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2019.08122
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Creating A Design Course for Craftspeople in Istanbul
This paper is a case study, summarizing background, context, structure and outputs of a design course created for teaching craftspeople of İSMEK, an adult education organization in İstanbul, Turkey. The Design Course aimed to provide them with novel perspectives to apply to their thinking and making practice with help of design methods, input and mentorship.