Information Vs. Knowledge: Our role as design educators in today’s world

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FIG:  The classification of educational objectives, known as Bloom’s Taxonomy (Bloom, Engelhart, Furst, & Krathwohl, 1956] is one of the most recognized learning theories in the field of education. It helps educators create learning outcomes that target not only the ‘what’ but also … Continued

The Business of Design: Where Design and Business Intersect

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In the 1950’s Paul Rand designed what we graphic designers, or at least this designer here among many others, considers one of the most iconic and paradigm-shifting identity designs. When Paul Rand was asked what was the secret behind the … Continued

Nurturing T-shaped Thinkers in Design Pedagogy

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Designers who are T-shaped thinkers are the most valuable as they are the ones who have the ability and the expertise to ‘cross-pollinate’ ideas. They enjoy a breadth of knowledge in multiple fields but they also have the required depth … Continued