sorry for the blurry photo. it’s dark in the LA Times Theatre!
Meredith Davis, Director of the Graduate Graphic Design Program at North Carolina State University, came to Art Center this evening to speak about Design Thinking. She gave us a presentation about design education and provided us with knowledge and insight about the importance of research for the design world. Davis provided us with both assumptions and trends of design research and design education both on the undergraduate and graduate level.
She raised the question of how we can build a research culture in the realm of design. How can design make a difference? What affordances can we provide to the research world? Her visit couldn’t have been at a more perfect time because this term has been a lot about research and thinking in the design arena.
As design research students, we not only have to focus on the making process, but we also have to strengthen our skills as researchers, collaborators and leaders. Graduate education isn’t just about refining visual skills and concepts. It’s also about discovering a new knowledge base that supports new practices within media design.
Davis said, “Students are great researchers.” I’d have to agree. We have energy, imagination, fresh minds and a lot of optimism. What more, we have a community of creative peers that we can share ideas amongst.
It’s encouraging to know that design is heading towards a more meaningful place.
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