Colleagues:
I would like to speak in favor of keeping the PhD list intact. I
share some of Ann's frustrations and want to suggest that her
proposal is a call to all of us to rethink how to best use this list.
I think it can serve designers and researchers well when genuine and
valuable problems are discussed and when the discussion strands stay
on point to keep the conversation going. Often we get off on side
conversations that then assume center stage. If we can actually
discuss real problems of practice and research we can move both
endeavors along. The list is also valuable for sharing and seeking
information about events, research sources, and so forth.
Victor Margolin
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Victor Margolin
Professor Emeritus of Design History
Department of Art History
University of Illinois at Chicago
935 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60607-7039
Tel. 1-312-583-0608
Fax 1-312-413-2460
website: www.uic.edu/~victor
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