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Developing Design Thinking Expertise In Higher Education, Andrew Withell, Neil Haigh
Developing Design Thinking Expertise In Higher Education, Andrew Withell, Neil Haigh
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Design Thinking describes a human-centred methodology for innovation, which has evolved from the study of the unique ways in which designers 'think', and 'practice'. There is growing evidence of the increased uptake of Design Thinking in design, business and other disciplines, and there is an emerging body of research. There is a need to develop sound University curricula that are founded in relevant theory and research findings, however, there appears to be a relatively small amount of rigorous research on the learning and teaching of Design Thinking. This paper presents the initial stages of a PhD research project that explores …
Educating Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Product Design Students: Challenges For A New Programme, Stephen D. Reay, Andrew Withell
Educating Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Product Design Students: Challenges For A New Programme, Stephen D. Reay, Andrew Withell
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Design professionals are increasingly expected to work in interdisciplinary teams, often working together to solve more and more complex problems. This may contradict aspects of traditional design education where effort (and assessment) was focused on the skills of the creative individual. While expertise or skill in a specific discipline is still critical to perform as a designer, a greater awareness and understanding of other disciplines is required. These educational challenges are further compounded in a new Product Design programme at AUT University due to its relatively small number of students. However, developing a new programme presents an opportunity to support …
What Is Industrial Design? Providing A Guide For University Applicants, Michael Goatman, Louise Moody
What Is Industrial Design? Providing A Guide For University Applicants, Michael Goatman, Louise Moody
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There are currently a wide range of Higher Education Industrial Design courses available in the UK. In the present era, a wider breadth of narrative has developed within the subject, and as a result the content of industrial design educational offerings varies considerably. The paper assesses the industry view of Industrial Design as a discipline from the perspective of those employing university graduates. These views illustrate a change in the discipline, and this is considered in respect to current education practice. The choice of entry courses for the student wishing to embark on a career in the subject has also …