ALGORITHMIC DEMOCRATIZATION
BEYOND THE ELITE – WHO REALLY HAS ACCESS TO THE FUTURE OF DESIGN EDUCATION?
ACCESSIBILITY & EQUITY
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Research Setup

Context

Research into the modes of transition from a historically grown education system that has undergone digitalization and now stands at the dawn of a new era.

General hypothesis and assumption, guiding the research project

01 Digitalization will dominate the Design Field. 02 AI will execute the Design tasks. 03 Designers will play a decisive role as thinkers and strategists in industry, government institutions and the cultural sector.

Ethical Framework

01

Constructive
Inquiry

02

Evidence-Based
Discourse

03

Radical Diversity & Inclusive Sourcing

04

Zero Tolerance for Discrimination

05

Radical Transparency &
Open Exchange

06

Empowering
Leadership

Methods

Field Research

  • Practice-Led Research: Create + Analyse
  • Speculative Design: Design Dreaming
  • Quantitative Research: Survey
  • Qualitative Research: Expert Interviews


Desktop Research

  • Artefacts: Historical Study Material
  • Literature: Existing Design Education Documentation
  • Analysis: Existing Education Curricula, European Design Schools


THE STATE OF DESIGN EDUCATION

The Global Design Survey 🌍

From first-year students to industry veterans — mapping the evolution of design education across Europe and beyond.

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