DEFSA Conference 2004
Theme: "Design, Research and Development"
Hosted by The Design Institute of South Africa,
a division of the SABS
The 6th National Design Education Forum of Southern Africa (DEFSA) 2004 conference was hosted by the Design Institute of South Africa, a division of the SABS. The 2004 conference was held in Pretoria on 17 and 18 June.
The 2004 DEFSA Conference broke away from the traditional approach of design educators talking to one another. The focus was on strategic stakeholders talking to educators about their requirements and views on design leadership and clients of design.
Design Educators and design professionals throughout South Africa were invited to attend this multi-faceted design event. It was an inspiring and enjoyable experience with ample time for interaction with colleagues from a wide range of institutions.
The programme spanned two days. The first day was devoted to invited papers by well known personalities on topical design related issues. The second day focused on design educators' discussions. It was an opportunity for DEFSA members to consolidate and plan strategically for the future, in view of all the changes and mergers that have taken place.
Conference Papers
Hosted by The Design Institute of South Africa,
a division of the SABS
The 6th National Design Education Forum of Southern Africa (DEFSA) 2004 conference was hosted by the Design Institute of South Africa, a division of the SABS. The 2004 conference was held in Pretoria on 17 and 18 June.
The 2004 DEFSA Conference broke away from the traditional approach of design educators talking to one another. The focus was on strategic stakeholders talking to educators about their requirements and views on design leadership and clients of design.
Design Educators and design professionals throughout South Africa were invited to attend this multi-faceted design event. It was an inspiring and enjoyable experience with ample time for interaction with colleagues from a wide range of institutions.
The programme spanned two days. The first day was devoted to invited papers by well known personalities on topical design related issues. The second day focused on design educators' discussions. It was an opportunity for DEFSA members to consolidate and plan strategically for the future, in view of all the changes and mergers that have taken place.
Conference Papers
- Opening Address: Naledi Pandor
Minister of Education, at the Design Designers Awards - Korean Design Strategy and the role Design Education played to build Korea into an industrial giant
Prof Kyung-Won Chung
Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) - Strategic Advancement in Korean Design Promotion:
How Korea has transformed itself from an imitator to a pioneer in design promotion
Prof Kyung-Won Chung
Professor, Department of Industrial Design, (KAIST) - Sustainable Design: An essential tool in the process of development Education
Karen Blincoe
Director/Professor, ICIS Center, Denmark & Board member, ICOGRADA - How Design links with NEPAD strategies and requirements
George Uriesi
Airports Company South Africa - Strategic benefits of design for African Development
Joe Kieser
Rector, Kiesercorp
