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Erik, In my own teaching, I have had better results when I operate somewhat counterintuitively: I will present one or two historical "case studies" with the caveat that they do not represent the entire history of design, but rather offer opportunities for examining design in its historical context/s. This approach may permit you to select objects, individuals, and places--as well as theoretical approaches--that would be generative in terms of your broader course goals. It might also serve to illustrate Gunnar's crucial point that there is no "the" in history. Best, Arden Stern Teaching Fellow, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena On Aug 15, 2012, at 10:53 AM, Erik Stolterman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > HI all > I am working on the syllabus for my course on the philosophy and theory of > design and would like to improve (add) a section on design history. I have > been trying to find some good articles or book chapters that in a fairly > short way presents the history of design, but I have not found anything I > like. Maybe you have a suggestion? You can send suggestions directly to me > if you prefer at [log in to unmask] > > Thanks in advance > Erik > > (The 2nd Edition, MIT Press, of our book "The Design Way--intentional > change in an unpredictable world" is now out!) > > *--------------------------------------------------- > Erik Stolterman > *http://transground.blogspot.com/ > <http://www.organizationaldesigncompetence.com/> >