Hi
I would like to contribute to this discussion about the value of design education.
There are many dedicated educators, who work closely with industry to ensure
that the students are equipped, prepared and ready for their roles as design
practitioners. I think that is it very disheartening to hear that such broad brush
stokes are being made. As an educator these comments can be extremely
useful as they help us reflect and refine what we offer the students during their
educational journey with us. What would be more helpful to any further
discussions would be what design companies and practitioners feel are essential
and desirable skills.
I thought that we were a team – give educators something to work with.
Best wishes
Deana McDonagh
Associate Professor of Industrial Design
School of Art + Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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