6th International Design Education Conference
Category: DESFA News
The Sixth International DEFSA conference was appropriately titled 20/20 Design Vision. In 2011, the Forum was celebrating its 20th anniversary and in so doing, marked an important milestone in its reflection on design education from the past, present as well as visions for the future. The conference theme - 20/20 Design Vision, offered participants the opportunity to focus on many interesting topics that ranged from an overview of the state of design education in the last 20 years to more importantly offering future visions beyond the present.
A total of 23 papers were presented over a two-day period, addressing a range of topics that were pertinent to the conference theme. Of these papers 22 papers were accepted for publication in the conference proceedings.
Conference subthemes
Reflective vision: "Hindsight is always 20/20" Billy Wilder Undergraduate teaching and learning practices Engaging with the design profession/industry Design research projects or focus areas
Three dimensional vision: exploring the multi-dimensional design education landscape Design and identity Design and culture Design and the human body Cross- and multidisciplinary design collaborations Interdisciplinary research and research focus areas
Peripheral vision: Exploring the outer boundaries that inform/overlap with design education National and international collaborations Cross- and/or multidisciplinary collaboration with ―the other‖ disciplines Synergies with peripheral disciplines or activities
Future vision: Future projections and strategies for design education New approaches/perspectives for design education teaching and learning Research methods and methodology for design education research Evolving or emerging design education disciplines New design education paradigms
A total of 23 papers were presented over a two-day period, addressing a range of topics that were pertinent to the conference theme. Of these papers 22 papers were accepted for publication in the conference proceedings.
Conference subthemes
Reflective vision: "Hindsight is always 20/20" Billy Wilder Undergraduate teaching and learning practices Engaging with the design profession/industry Design research projects or focus areas
Three dimensional vision: exploring the multi-dimensional design education landscape Design and identity Design and culture Design and the human body Cross- and multidisciplinary design collaborations Interdisciplinary research and research focus areas
Peripheral vision: Exploring the outer boundaries that inform/overlap with design education National and international collaborations Cross- and/or multidisciplinary collaboration with ―the other‖ disciplines Synergies with peripheral disciplines or activities
Future vision: Future projections and strategies for design education New approaches/perspectives for design education teaching and learning Research methods and methodology for design education research Evolving or emerging design education disciplines New design education paradigms
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Dec14
Design Indaba Young Designer’s Simulcast
Category: Design Industry News
Save the cost of going to the conference in Cape Town. From 29 February – 2 March 2012 young designers in Joburg will once again be able to experience a live simulcast of the country’s leading creative conference, Design Indaba.With support from the UJ Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Design Indaba Young Designers Simulcast will once again be showing live at the UJ Arts Centre Theatre on the UJ Kingsway Campus. Book on the Computicket site; search for Design Indaba and select the JHB Simulcast
Jan19
Graphics Design Lecturer - Bedfordview
Category: Positions Vacant
Private Tertiary Education Institute in Bedfordview is looking for a full time Graphic Design lecturer to start immediately. Candidates require relevant qualification in Graphic Design with strong skills in Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe After Effects. Working knowledge of Animation (Autodesk Maya) would be a definite advantage.Candidates should have work experience. Please reply with C.V. (less 2MB), plus links to your portfolio to Felix at felixvs@cti.co.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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