Examining the Design History Course
The need to think and act globally, the fact that our world is more interconnected than what we would like to think and the fact makes me want to say that we need to relook at the way we teach … Continued
Information Vs. Knowledge: Our role as design educators in today’s world
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
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GRAPHIC DESIGNER The way we work, live and learn; 2021 and beyond
When the year starts we get a plethora of businesses, organizations and individuals give us the trends to look out for in the coming year, from various perspectives. My January is spent going through these standpoints and forecasted trends. After … Continued
Nurturing T-shaped Thinkers in Design Pedagogy
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