Making Design Public : Education Beyond the Studio
Overview
This book explores innovative approaches to design education, showcasing how students can engage with real-world conditions beyond the traditional studio setting. It presents critical reflections on projects where students collaborate with communities, communicate their disciplines to non-specialist audiences, and learn through hands-on experiences with real stakeholders.
Designed as a resource for educators, design professionals, and scholars, this volume offers case studies, social theories, and pedagogical strategies to equip future designers with the skills to navigate the social, political, and environmental challenges of the 21st century. It also provides valuable insights for practitioners, helping them engage more effectively with communities and integrate public participation into design processes.
Beyond design education, the cross-disciplinary nature of these projects contributes to international discourse on project-based learning. For social scientists and community practitioners, this book offers practical insights into collaborative engagement and public participation in design practice.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781036464233
- ISBN-10: 1036464237
- Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
- Publish Date: February 2026
- Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
- Page Count: 300
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