THE STATE OF DESIGN EDUCATION
THE GLOBAL DESIGN SURVEY
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
OPEN APRIL 1ST – SEPTEMBER 30TH

Survey Design

Insights

The Mid-Point Drop –
First glimpse of the data

Coming July 2026

Context

Mapping the past, the status quo as well as the desired evolution of formal design education across Europe and beyond.

Survey Link

Methods

Quantitative Research: Digital Forms.
Reach: Globally.
Duration: 6 Months
Target Group: Prospective students to seasoned alumni.
Style: Focus on Multiple-Choice, Multiple-Select vs. Free-Text Fields.

Survey Design, Whiteboarding, 2026-02-26

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.

Research Sections

SurveyQuantitative Research
OrientationConcept Mapping
InterviewsQualitative Research

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