Development Of Design Education Research Articles

Modern trends in the development of design education in universities in China and Kyrgyzstan

Relevance. China and Kyrgyzstan represent different approaches to the provision of design education, driven by socio-cultural and economic contexts. This is what determines the relevance of studying modern trends in the development of design education in these countries, in order to better understand their differences and similarities, as well as to find potential areas of cooperation. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to study current trends in the development of design education in universities in China and Kyrgyzstan, as well as to identify potential ways to improve the quality of education provided. Methodology. The methodology of the work is presented by theoretical research methods, including analysis, comparison, and generalization. Results. The results of the study showed that in China and Kyrgyzstan there is a trend towards the development of design education. In addition, it was determined that an important factor contributing to development is the use of modern digital technologies and computer programs in the learning process. It was revealed that in both countries, special attention is paid to practical training and the development of students' professional skills. In this process, cooperation with industry and enterprises plays an important role, which contributes to the practical orientation of education and provides students with the opportunity to realize their projects in a real environment. Conclusions. The results obtained are of great importance for understanding the current trends in the development of design education. They can be used to improve the programs and methods of teaching universities, develop partnerships with the industry, as well as to exchange experience between the two countries in the field of design education. Keywords: digitalization; innovations; exchange of experience; creativity; teaching methods; design education; universities

НАУЧНОЕ ОБОСНОВАНИЕ ДИЗАЙНЕРСКОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ И ВНЕДРЕНИЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПОДГОТОВКИ ДИЗАЙНЕРОВ В 1960-1970-Х ГГ. ХХ ВЕКА

This article traces the events taking place in the field of design education related to the emergence of VNIITE (All-Union Research Institute of Technical Aesthetics) during the Khrushchev thaw in the early 60s of the twentieth century. The purpose of the article is to analyze the influence of VNIITE on the formation and development of domestic design education in the system of higher professional education in terms of training designers, which is undoubtedly relevant to the current reform of higher education. In the process of writing this study, the author used the following scientific methods: systematic analysis of official documents, in particular official educational documents, analysis of historical documents during the Khrushchev thaw, synthesis of theoretical and practical works of designers of the 60-70 years of the last century. The researcher set a goal to see the reasons for the origin and subsequent implementation of educational programs for training designers in order to analyze the current situation of reforming higher education. The result of the work is an exhaustive analysis of the work of VNIITE in the period under study, with the possible inclusion in the content of today's education in terms of training professional designers, the main ideas of the work of this unique institution. In the author's opinion, rethinking the rich experience of the All-Union Research Institute of Technical Aesthetics will help today's researchers to see more clearly the prospects for the development of design education in the post-industrial period of modernity. Further, the author will continue his historical research work concerning the formation and development of domestic design education up to the present time. The article may be of interest to all those who are interested in the history of the emergence and development of design education in Russia.

A Case Study on Online Design Workshop Experience: Gamification and Space

Design schools consist of three main axes; courses that provide knowledge in various fields of design, studio courses and internships. Besides, the indisputable fact is the importance of design competitions and informal workshops that feed the designer candidate to gain experience in different fields of the discipline. In addition, another importance of informal workshops is the contribution of researchers in this field to the development of design education. The effects and potentials of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are also another area of research on design education, in particular design studio courses. The use of ICTs in the field of design education has led gamification to come to the fore as an ascending concept. A series of methodologies and tools have been developed, such as gamification, as well as the different kinds of Virtual Learning Environments to ensure the motivation of students and avoid the lack of attention in online courses. In this study, an online workshop, "Gamification and Space", is investigated as a case study. The contribution of the concept of gamification to design education has been evaluated in line with the observations and experiences gained. The data was gathered from the workshop presentations held on the last day and the final manuscripts of the workshops. The collected data was analyzed by the workshop coordination team, and classifications were made regarding the aspects of the gamification used during the workshop. In addition, it is aimed to discuss the potentials of ICTs in design courses. The observations show that the use of gamified elements has the potential to enrich instructional methods, especially when we consider online education, virtual learning environments and visual collaboration tools.

Рецензия на коллективную монографию: Дизайн-образование в Кузбассе: направления, тенденции, перспективы / под науч. ред. Н. И. Гендиной, Г. С. Елисеенкова; Кемеровский государственный институт культуры. Кемерово: КемГИК, 2022. 242 с.

The review evaluates the collective monograph “Design Education in Kuzbass: Directions, Trends, Prospects”, which was prepared at the Design Department of the Kemerovo State Institute of Culture. The monograph has been written by the following group of the authors: G. S. Eliseenkov, T. Yu. Kazarina, S. N. Kazarin, S. V. Melkova, I. V. Pashkova, N. S. Popova, S. F. Rysaeva, T. D. Rysaeva, A. A. Cherdantseva. The monograph describes the formation and development of design education in Kuzbass, considers the training of designers in the system of art educational organizations in Kuzbass, and outlines the prospects for the development of design education in the context of digitalization.

The Application of Pattern Recognition System in Design Field Based on Aesthetic Principles.

The design system based on aesthetic principles is the most representative in the field of design and has a certain significance for the research and construction of design aesthetics and the development of design education. Therefore, this paper studies the application of pattern recognition system in the field of design based on aesthetic principles and designs a new type of aesthetic principle design system based on pattern recognition in computer vision. This paper proposes pattern similarity measurement and image preprocessing technology to improve the traditional aesthetic principle design system through pattern recognition and then further refine the research of the whole system through histogram equalization and gamma correction. Finally, the MNIST dataset experiment is used to verify the effect of multicolumn convolutional neural network pattern recognition on the aesthetic principle design system. The questionnaire survey experiment in this article and the traditional comparative experiment show that 76% of the public are very satisfied with this design system based on the aesthetic principles of pattern recognition in computer vision. Also, the improved aesthetic principle system scores as high as 90–95 points.

Insights from bauhaus innovation for education and workplaces in a post-pandemic world

This paper examines Bauhaus School (1919–1933) innovation and relevance today. The School is a landmark in the history of design as a discipline and the development of design education. The School was also a workplace, commercialising Bauhaus-designed products. While drawing global interest in its innovations, the School faced resistance in Germany because it challenged conventions. This problem raises the questions: How did the School-workplace generate innovations amid the calamity of post-war Germany, and what is the significance of the Bauhaus for post-pandemic education and workplaces one hundred years on? The concept of ‘transgression’ is used to understand innovation at the Bauhaus School-workplace. Haraway discusses transgressive practices that disrupt established knowledges, moving ways of thinking and doing in new directions. Analysis of workplace learning research reveals that three interfacing dimensions make up innovation: (1) workplace environments, (2) the culture-order that facilitates innovation, and (3) learning in practice in authentic settings. This qualitative case study reports on how Bauhaus innovation emerged at the intersection of these key dimensions. There are surprising commonalities between the Bauhaus approach to innovation in challenging times and contemporary thinking about supporting innovation which are relevant to education, particularly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education, and workplaces in a world affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. Thus, encouraging people who challenge boundaries, rules or ‘the way things are’ can support innovation. This paper addresses a gap in workplace learning research on interrelated dimensions of innovation which the Bauhaus recognized. The study also offers an innovative approach to the examination of innovation across time and space whereas most contemporary studies of innovation focus on the present. Further, conceptualizing innovation as transgression offers a new way of thinking about innovation in design and in the workplace.

Ethnocultural trends in the development of design education in Ukraine European integration process

Ethnocultural trends in the development of design education in Ukraine European integration process

From Theory to Practice: An Adaptive Development of Design Education

This study aims to discuss the adaptive challenge, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in design education. From now on, navigating design communities through the new era is a significant issue facing global competition and pluralistic society. First, this study reviews the essential evolution of design theories in the past few decades on man-machine system design, user-centered design, and user experience design. Second, based on three case studies of the REACH toothbrushes, an IEF wearable computer, and a LINNAK twin-cup, the research findings are offered to witness the advancement and transformation from hi-tech to hi-touch. Furthermore, this study summarizes three paradigms to interpret the adaptive evolution in design education. Finally, the authors propose three directions for the advancement of the creative industry and design education. The contributions of this study are to (1) clarify the interrelations between the theory and practice of design via the three foci of the human factors, human actors, and cultural aspects; (2) demonstrate the transformation of the archetypal model of user–tool–task employing illustrative paradigms; (3) identify the evolution of design education with contextual stages in the past decades; and (4) propose orientated perspectives for the personnel and institutes of the design industry and design education.

A PEDAGOGICAL CONTEXT TO INTEGRATE TREND FORECASTING TECHNIQUES INTO INNOVATIVE DESIGN EDUCATION

Despite the abundance of knowledge in trend forecasting evident within many disciplines, there is a dearth of information on the application of trend forecasting in design education in the context of determining the innovation in trends’ concepts and philosophy, theme, colour, materials and finish. This issue stems from the inadequacy of the traditional learning framework in design curriculums to keep up with the multi-layered structure of design professions’ demands that acquire expanded, cross-boundary knowledge and futurology skills. This study suggests a thematic approach that employs trend forecasting as an integral part of the design process, entwined with form, function, desirability, and other considerations that highlight the market development within the real life context. This paper aims to investigate the significance of trend forecasting incorporated in the design education development process, and to set a practical guidance to educators to create a culture of anticipatory progress in learning, teaching and assessment that is completely aligned with the strategic objectives. The study has adopted a case-study based methodology of presenting examples of senior students’ projects and assessing the learning outcomes to be applied as medium synthesizing for new ideas generation. The results demonstrate forecasting through different scales of studies to provide a learning experience that is based on research, application and interaction with the design industry.

From STEAM to CHEER: A Case Study of Design Education Development in Taiwan

The purpose of this study is to provide other developing countries in the region a reference on the successful design education reformation in Taiwan. The study first reviews Taiwan’s economic and design development to show their interconnection with local culture and the global market. Next, the study explores Taiwan’s design education development which transforms from adopting STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) in secondary school, and understands how it overcomes challenges by the help of both public and private sectors. Last, a conceptual framework is proposed to present and study Taiwan’s design education development. The result from case studies validates that STEAM can reach SAD (science, arts, and design) in higher education and CHEER (collaboration, humanity, empathy, ecology, and renaissance) in design practice. Therefore, the result and implications provided by this study can serve as a reference for other countries in the region who share similar cultural and socioeconomic development and future goals as Taiwan.

CREATIVE CONCEPTS OF FOLK COSTUME IN REGIONAL SCHOOLS OF UKRAINE

The author of the article highlights and gives analysis of activities of the main Regional Art Schools, which study and use the folk costume in modern creative work, in clothing design, in particular. She considers the conceptual foundations of the formation of the content of educational programs, based on deep penetration into the tradition and ability to develop and apply it in creative interpretation. The author traces the way in which a constant renewal and improvement of the educational and creative processes and the main academic foundations of art education take place, considering the development of relevant creative and methodological issues in contemporary rapidly changing socio-cultural space.The analysis of the activities of the leading Ukrainian higher educational institutions, which systematically use folk art in educational design, is carried out: Lviv National Academy of Arts, Kyiv National University of Technology and Design and Kosiv Institute of Applied and Decorative Arts of Lviv National Academy of Arts. The concepts of the clothing design departments of these Schools are assessed in historical context. The author singles out the personalities of the leading teachers, who introduce stylistics of the use of folk cut, decoration, colour and decor in the course and diploma clothing design in a traditional way, close to the ethnographic sample.The ways of the development of design education are proposed, aimed at a comprehensive scientific understanding and creative conceptualization of the traditions of national culture, professional art and design, methodological extension of specialized art education in Ukraine, their rapprochement with the topical issues of the world culture and the latest trends in modern clothing design.Key words. Design education, Regional Art School, interpretation, tradition, folk costume, fashion and textile design.

DESIGN EDUCATION IN UKRAINE: MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

The article deals with the key trends in the development of design education in Ukraine and the world, which allow to identify alternative prospects for the formation of this educational field and the changes that occur: in philosophical, cultural, psychological, sociological, artistic and pedagogical concepts of design education; in scientific approaches to the definition of theoretical and methodological principles of formation of leading trends and principles of development of design education; in substantiation of conceptual models of multilevel, continuous design education and designing a complex of organizational and methodological support for the implementation of the system of professional training of future designers (programs, textbooks, teaching support, didactic materials).The author emphasizes that the trends in the development of design education are changing due to the fact that there are new conditions for the functioning of artistic, aesthetic and design culture, consistent with the time of the form of human interaction and design. Identifying trends in design education in modern society is objectified by the natural processes of design development in terms of social modernization, the cultural situation of postmodernism, which determines a new level of interpretation of reality, where design is part of the cultural process. Theoretical interpretations of the concepts «design», «designer» and «design education» are due to differences in approaches in terms of philosophy, aesthetics, psychology, sociology, art history, professional pedagogy, production management theory and more. Comparative analysis of the definitions of these concepts allows us to see in them a reflection of different worldviews, the desire to assert what is visually perceived in the form of objects – the way of life of contemporaries. They re-veal the general idea of the disclosure of various types of artistic creativity, among which design is becoming increasingly prominent.

РОЛЬ ПАПЕРОВОЇ ПЛАСТИКИ В СУЧАСНОМУ ДИЗАЙНІ

The article is devoted to the substantiation of the importance of paper plastic art in modern design. The unique features of the designer's activity are revealed, which consists in designing aesthetic and functional things on the basis of unity of artistic, scientific and technical approaches. Prospects for efficient professional training of designers, which can be realized under the condition of student-centered training and strengthening the practical orientation of tasks in art disciplines, taking into account various aspects of design, production and consumption of products. The analysis of theoretical works of native and foreign experts on the current state, prospects for the development of design education in Ukraine; issues of development of artistic and project activities of students; history of paper modeling development in Ukraine and the world; application of paper plastic art in different types of design and at different stages of development of a design product has been carried out. An overview of the latest and most promising types of paper plastic art, which include paper craft and Iris folding, which can be used in project activities at the stage of creating a design product was taken. Examples of application of paper plastic art, implemented by Ukrainian designers in developing a creative design product, are given. The fruitful influence of application of paper plastic art technique in the educational process of designers training is proved. That promotes the development of visual thinking and logic, the development of creative individual method and the formation of: spatial thinking and skills of perception of forms plasticity; sense of harmony and aesthetics; creative vision of the problem and non-standard solutions; development of figurative thinking and spatial imagination. The author emphasizes that paper plastic art in the process of professional development of a future design specialist becomes important, combined with modern computer technology, allows to implement bold design ideas in interior design, outdoor advertising design, shop window design, packaging, printing, subject design. Key words: design education, designer, paper plastic art, forming, project activity, modern design.

Integration of Environmental Sustainability Issues into the “Game Design Theory and Practice” Design Course

International and Taiwanese research has suggested that education for sustainable development (ESD) requires interdisciplinary research and teaching. There is a lack of sustainable art and design courses in the field of humanities. We have learned that design students have neither a concern for the surrounding environment nor the ability to resolve social issues when teaching design. This study is intended to integrate sustainable development issues into design courses and apply design to resolve issues so that students can develop the ability to think creatively and solve environmental sustainability issues. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of integrating sustainable development issues into “Game Design Theory and Practice” design course and to construct a model of “design course on environmental sustainability.” This study applied the action research method and incorporated the PBL (problem-based learning) and ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation) modes. Ultimately, based on the results of course planning and implementation, we proposed the model of “design course on environmental sustainability,” with priorities given to: (1) The introduction of environmental sustainability issues; (2) the introduction of design methods by teachers; (3) the promotion of students’ participation in design thinking and discussion; (4) students’ adjustments to the design according to players’ feedback; and (5) interaction and communication between different characters. The results demonstrated that the integration of sustainable development issues into the planning and implementation of the “Game Design Theory and Practice” design course had positive effects. Game design could be used as a method and tool to encourage students and players to assume sustainable citizenship and to generate a concern for sustainable development in interesting game contexts. These findings can contribute to the future development of design education at colleges and universities.

The Application of Yantian Cultural Resources in Design Education─Taking the Yantian Community in Tainan as an Example

“Salt” is an indispensable necessity in people’s livelihood. In Taiwan’s islands surrounded by the sea and the western coastal areas, salt was boil the sea for a long time in the early stages, and seawater was introduced into the depression in the later stages and evaporated in the sun. With the development of the times, different characteristics of the construction and building materials in the field of the salt industry have entered the era of the industrial revolution. With the development of technology, salt processing technology and the use of imported salt in foreign trade have forced salt fields to be abandoned along with historical development. The Yantian cultural relics still preserved today are actively preserved by government departments to continue to apply the Yantian culture. This study selected the Yantian community in Annan District of Tainan City as the focus of planning. It is hoped that through the development of design education, it will emphasize practical ability and practice-oriented research. The study combines design practice and practical theory, based on the original ecological culture of Yantian, through the reconstruction plan of Yantian’s cultural resources, the mobilization of residents in the Yantian community and the tourism planning of the Yantian Cultural Village, to find a transition direction suitable for the Yantian Cultural Village. Market needs with combining core values of the community with a patchwork of practical experience and action research to build participatory research theories will result in effective internal practice and learning. This research adopts the method of service research through service design, including: 1. diagnosing problems; 2. choosing solutions; 3. seeking cooperation; 4. implementation; and 5. assessing the response from a practical perspective, with the importance of action research, where “Yantian” combines with the local “salt-making” characteristic culture, develops cultural innovation experience, and guides students to truly enter the community to learn. The plan explores the possibility of long-term introduction of design education in the local community, discusses how to communicate and collaborate with community residents, and uses design tools to help solve the problem of community image promotion and application. The research results finally put forward the preliminary construction of the role of the Tainan Yantian community volunteers as a design education platform based on practical experience. It is hoped that it can be used as a local practice of design education and as an accumulation of reference experience.

ФЕНОМЕН ДИЗАЙН-ОСВІТИ У КОНТЕКСТІ СТАНОВЛЕННЯ ДИЗАЙНУ І СИСТЕМИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ДИЗАЙНЕРІВ

У статті висвітлено сутність і закономірності розвитку дизайн-освіти, її значення у загальній системі освіти і культури, розглянуто тенденції розвитку дизайну і дизайн-освіти в Україні. Становлення ринкових відносин у суспільстві окреслює необхідність якісної підготовки значної кількості фахівців, здатних забезпечити конкурентоспроможність вітчизняної продукції шляхом удосконалення її естетичних якостей. Досвід розвинених держав засвідчує, що дизайн як ключовий елемент сучасної економічної політики забезпечує її усталеність і конкурентні переваги у світовому ринковому просторі й визначає особливі вимоги до системи професійної підготовки дизайнерів, розвитку їхньої проєктної культури. З огляду на це, виникла нагальна потреба підготовки фахівців із дизайну, спроможних до творчого мислення, реалізації особистісних можливостей, здатних проєктувати не тільки функціонально корисні, але й високоякісні, зручні, естетично привабливі речі. На думку автора, аналізу тенденцій становлення і розвитку системи дизайнерської освіти в українській педагогічній науці приділено епізодичну увагу. Навчання дизайну в різних освітніх системах є закономірним наслідком виявлення позитивних світових тенденцій, наукового обґрунтування концепції розвитку дизайн-освіти і її змістового наповнення. Зміст дизайнерської освіти має поєднувати компоненти, що сприяють розвитку в особистості навичок пізнавальної, пошуково-евристичної, прогностичної, конструктивно-перетворювальної, оцінно-селективної, інтерактивної та інших видів діяльності. Вихід на ці пріоритети уможливлює досягнення головної мети: формування соціальної зрілості й освіченості, що є достатніми якостями забезпечення автономності особистості, її самостійності в різних сферах життєдіяльності.

Analysis of the State of Professional Training of Future Designers in European Higher Education Institutions

The modern integration of the Ukrainian state into the European scientific and educational space and the focus on improving the methods of education and training of design professionals necessitate the study of foreign pedagogical experience. Accordingly, the purpose of the study is to identify the features and state of professional training of future designers in leading European higher education institutions. To achieve this goal, the study used general scientific research methods, in particular, system analysis, synthesis, and comparison. It has been found that design education is characterized by qualitative features, including a focus on solving everyday problems, a focus on the final result, and inclusion in the field of art. The state of professional training of future designers in European higher education institutions, which have the highest world ranking among universities in the field of "Art and Design" according to QS 2019, is considered. The study identifies the main trends in the development of design education in Europe: professional training is applied and personality-oriented; close connection with real production to provide students with work experience. Based on the generalization, it is concluded that in these European higher education institutions, multidisciplinary education and research are deeply integrated with applied education, design, and business thinking. Thus, the necessity of borrowing foreign experience of functioning of higher education institutions in the field of training future designers by higher education institutions of Ukraine is substantiated. The originality of the study lies in the analytical comparison of the state of professional training of future designers in European higher education institutions, which have the highest world ranking among universities in the field of "Art and Design" according to QS 2019

Design education in the Open

From its inception in the 1970s the UK Open University faced the challenge of teaching design to students at a distance and with open entry qualifications. Teaching design ‘in the open’ has required creative approaches to aid students in the acquisition of requisite skills, knowledge and values. OU design courses pioneered the teaching of design for a broad, non- specialist audience and in identifying the particular characteristics of design thinking, influencing not only OU students but wider teaching in the higher education sector. These principles have been applied during the development of design education at the OU from printed text and broadcast TV into the use of digital media and the Internet. Over time, technological changes, together with concomitant changes in HE generally, have brought different modes of design education closer together, but the OU continues to pioneer in design pedagogy.

ІННОВАЦІЇ ПРАКТИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ З ДИЗАЙНУ ОДЯГУ НА ОСНОВІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ФОРМОУТВОРЕННЯ ІСТОРИЧНОГО КОСТЮМА

Determination of the components of practical aspect of the development of design education in order to form the professional competences in the learning process, which will contribute to the development of the creative direction in the solution of design problems, and due to an innovative approach, focused on practical skills development as one of strategic directions of development and modernization of professional creative education in the basis of historical and cultural heritage. Methodology. The literary, analytical, historiographic, analytical-associative, problem-design and system-structural analysis of the formation of the tasks of practical training for clothing designers based on the study of the shaping of historical costume of the XX century has been used; system analysis and classification of original means of constructing a form of clothing designed by famous couturiers of the 20th century; structuring of optimal design tools for the forms of a modern suit, with a view to using it in practical training of specialists. Results. The introduction of innovative means of formation of the modern costume in the practical training of clothing designers, based on the study of the principles of shaping of the historical clothing by famous couturiers of the XX century and implementation of original artistic and structural tools in the reconstruction and design of promising collections of costume, will contribute to the development of creative abilities of future specialists and a significant increase in the level of professional and creative education. Scientific novelty. The analysis of the innovative means of costume shaping based on the study of the artistic and compositional features of the design activity well-known fashion designers of the twentieth century, in order to include the tasks of reconstruction of costume forms in a program of practical training for future clothing designers. Practical significance. The results of the research are used in the development of programs for practical training of future specialists in the field of clothing design, organization and structuring of the practices task and the creation of promising collections for presentation at international and national competitions for young stylist designers.

Investigating the Advantages and Disadvantages of Taiwan’s Industrial Design Education from Department Evaluation Data

With Taipei being nominated for the World Design Capital 2016, an event that emphasize “design thinking,” issues such as identifying Taiwan’s design education development trends and crucial factors influencing Taiwan’s design industry development must be addressed for Taiwan’s future design education. This study conducted a pilot study to investigate design department objectives, analysed designer abilities required by businesses, and referred to the design department evaluations. The results showed that for industrial design departments, issues that required most improvements were: (a) concerning those to better implement self-improvement mechanisms so that course learning objectives are adjusted to meet business expectations; and (b) Space and equipment should be upgraded. In addition to the upgrade, the actual requirements of the enterprise should be consulted for planning. In addition to making such changes, design departments should plan design education according to the actual requirements of businesses. The results of this study may be used as reference when engaging in department planning for the development of industrial design education in Taiwan.