ACAD Calgary Design Thinking lecture
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The document outlines a vision for a professional design school called 1+1=3. The vision includes developing students' creative and analytical skills, offering hands-on learning experiences, collaborating with industry partners, and taking a holistic approach to education that nurtures creativity and embraces new ideas and ways of thinking. The goal is to educate designers who can create positive change and solutions that benefit society.
ACAD Calgary Design Thinking lecture
- 1. 1+1=3 Design Thinking A vision of a professional design school Paul Vickers 24-03-09
- 2. Man and creativity A 30 000 year story 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 3. Design + Education Definition 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 4. Key words 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 5. Left brain + Right brain Developing both left and right sides 1+1=3 a design school vision Left brain Analytic Logic Language Science Right brain Holistic Intuition Creative Art
- 6. Mastering tools and technology 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 7. Observation and sketching Looking, seeing, recording 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 8. Plastic process Cutting, pasting, assembling, building 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 9. Bauhaus The first design school, the original curriculum 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 10. The twin roles 1+1=3 a design school vision Mastering tools and technology To form professional players for the creative industries + Developing creative minds A holistic philosophy of nurturing creativity to embrace change, develop ideas and create solutions for the benefit of all
- 11. Mentors Design industry professional, professors, TED style conferences 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 12. Mentors Professionals from other disciplines and fields: psychology, marketing, social sciences, chefs, artists, film makers etc. 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 13. Business, industry, government partnership Professional project participation 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 14. Business, industry, government partnership Real projects, real clients, competitions 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 15. Educational exchange programmes Cumulus, Erasmus, Icograda… School exchanges/work experience, field trips 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 16. Joint projects with international schools Working at distance on joint projects 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 17. Languages Develop language skills: Chinese, Spanish, Russian… Foreign language projects 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 18. Trans disciplinary 1+1=3 a design school vision Trans disciplinary and cross platform Involve students from other disciplines in assignments Physicists, economists, psychology students as part of the creative team, to enrich input and experience, to involver non designers in the design process.
- 19. Communication skills Develop communication skills to defend and champion design. The best ideas will not succeed if you cant present them 1+1=3 a design school vision Communicate, Communicate, Communicate…
- 20. Hands on, real world Interaction , 3D models, get your hands dirty 1+1=3 a design school vision ‘ Get off your butt, get out from behind your Mac’! Get into the real world
- 21. Enterprise, leadership, problem solving Challenge: How to cross a river with a few barrels, planks and a length of rope… 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 22. Explore Brainstorm, explore, experiment, the opportunity to make mistakes 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 23. Teamwork Non competitive, sharing, solidarity, mutual respect 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 24. Accessibility , one-on-one time with professors Staff – student ratio, hands on, exchange, motivation and encouragement 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 25. The twin roles Eyes and minds 1+1=3 a design school vision Open eyes + Open minds Discovery & opportunity New & different ways of thinking and seeing,
- 26. Observation, understanding the world we live in Learn how to look and see 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 27. Observation Thinking differently 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 28. Creative Thinking Creative Thinking process , school curriculum, interrelation of business, technology and human values 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 29. 1+1=3 a design school vision Questioning, re-inventing Open to and embracing new ideas, methods and processes Constantly re-evaluating the learning process Cutting edge and future facing
- 30. 1+1=3 a design school vision Analogy: Design school is like a pizza Mastery of ingredients, food for life and energy + for gastronomy and taste experience: art, innovation, savoir faire, savoir vivre. Culinary adventure, unique, emotional experience. Master chef as designer
- 31. Transparent Open, welcoming, honest, true. Fluid communication between staff, students and administration 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 32. Community involvement and Pro Bono School implicated in local community, Pro Bono local projects, contribution to society 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 33. Scholarship and equal chance Finance studies for a disadvantaged student in each class 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 34. Connected and accessible e-learning, open forum, 24/24 – 7/7 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 35. Ecological, environmentally sound campus Low energy and carbon impact. Sustainable development. 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 36. Energy and resource efficient Generate own power, conserve and reuse roof water, hybrid fuel/hydrogen school vehicles 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 37. Ecologically committed assignments Fair Trade, Sustainable Development, eco-conception and environmental 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 38. Art on campus Build school art collection, present art on campus, artist in residence programme 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 39. Research orientated An environment supportive of research and academic inquiry 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 40. Publish research and books School imprint for knowledge diffusion 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 41. Develop a personal language Help students find their own identity and focus 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 42. Professional placement Help students enter the industry on graduation, develop agency relationships 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 43. 1+1=3 a design school vision Aim for excellence In everything the school, professors and students do
- 44. 1+1=3 a design school vision More than a simple mathematical calculation or physical equation Adding value by design Enable exponential growth Force for good and benefit to mankind Develop new thinking – new and alternative solutions Positive change Discover, experience and have fun in the process! Greater than the sum of its parts…
- 45. 1+1=3 Design Thinking A vision of a professional design school 1+1=3 a design school vision
- 46. 1+1=3 Design Thinking A vision of a professional design school 1+1=3 a design school vision Thank you