Abstract
International Conference for Design Education Researchers, “LearnXDesign2015” was hosted by the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. At the heart of the conference was a comprehensive engagement of topics across design pedagogy and research through presentations, workshops, and conversations. Delegates from 34 countries and 120 institutions attended and presented high standard scholarship on methodologies and concepts. Diverse topics were covered such as improving the world through design, exploring biomimicry, changing learning environments, strategizing teacher training, and exploring creativity. The conference was a springboard for sharing ideas and concepts about contemporary design research and education. Contributors were invited to submit research that dealt with different facets of and approaches to design. Scholars proposed 389 abstract submissions for consideration. All submissions underwent a rigorous double blind review process, most often resulting in a re-write based on reviewers’ comments before being considered for inclusion in the conference and proceedings. Of all that was submitted, 119 research papers were selected to be presented at the conference, along with 23 workshops and 2 symposia.
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reflection
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.15.326
Citation
Vande Zande, R.(2021) Chicago 2015: Education and design to enlighten a citizenry, in Bohemia, E., Nielsen, L.M., Pan, L., Börekçi, N.A.G.Z., Zhang, Y. (eds.), Learn X Design 2021: Engaging with challenges in design education, 24-26 September, Shandong University of Art & Design, Jinan, China. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.15.326
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Chicago 2015: Education and design to enlighten a citizenry
International Conference for Design Education Researchers, “LearnXDesign2015” was hosted by the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. At the heart of the conference was a comprehensive engagement of topics across design pedagogy and research through presentations, workshops, and conversations. Delegates from 34 countries and 120 institutions attended and presented high standard scholarship on methodologies and concepts. Diverse topics were covered such as improving the world through design, exploring biomimicry, changing learning environments, strategizing teacher training, and exploring creativity. The conference was a springboard for sharing ideas and concepts about contemporary design research and education. Contributors were invited to submit research that dealt with different facets of and approaches to design. Scholars proposed 389 abstract submissions for consideration. All submissions underwent a rigorous double blind review process, most often resulting in a re-write based on reviewers’ comments before being considered for inclusion in the conference and proceedings. Of all that was submitted, 119 research papers were selected to be presented at the conference, along with 23 workshops and 2 symposia.