Invitation and Call for Participation
India - UK Design Education Workshop Series
Future of Design Education
Organized by India Design Council with British Council in India
March 09 & 10, 2018
At National Institute of Design, R&D Campus, Bengaluru
Download : IUDEWS Information Brochure
Download : IUDEWS UK Profiles
Welcome
India Design Council along with British Council in India takes great pleasure in inviting you to the third workshop of India – UK Design Education Workshop Series. The topic of deliberation for the first workshop was Future of Design Education; the focus of the second workshop was on "Capacity Building". The third workshop theme is "Design Research & Scholarship".
From the UK, the workshop facilitators are:
Anne Boddington Kingston University
Steve Rigley Glasgow School of Art
Dr Jo Anne Bichard Royal College of Art
Dr Graham McLaren Bath Spa University
Dr Emma Dewberry The Open University
We invite design faculty from all across the country along with design professionals interested in design education, to this immersive design dialogue. This three-day intensive program is the beginning of a journey towards collaborative brainstorming to shape design education.
Aim of the Workshop
The key aim of this two-day workshop is to develop a shared understanding of Design Research and Scholarship and create the conditions through which to build developmental, innovative and lasting partnerships between Design Schools in India and the UK.
Design research internationally is still a relatively young and contested field and there are a wide range of different emergent models and ideas. PhDs in design extend from the traditional scientific model undertaken in laboratory conditions to those conducted through social science or humanities paradigms and that include non-textual and creative outputs and various forms of design practice. In addition there are also an emerging series of hybrid doctoral models including the ‘Professional Ph.D’ primarily for experienced professional practitioners who undertake applied research within their practice and also Ph.D.’s by ‘publication’ or by ‘portfolio’ which are all variations on a similar theme of recognizing different forms of advanced and experiential knowledge production that meets the broad definition of research, defined in the UK as ‘the production of new knowledge or insights effectively shared’ (i.e.research that is accessible and in the public domain) and therefore able to be referenced or built upon by others.
Arguably the challenges that the design community face are both pedagogic and structural, where there has historically been a lack of the discreet development of research skills, methods and methodologies within project, practice or professionally-based learning employed in the majority of design schools.
While effective for the integration of many different forms of knowledge and skills, it is often less clear where and how scholarship and research are located and rigorously conducted, so constructing a positive, reflective and iterative model of learning, but without the explicit inclusion and the underpinning scholarly rigor to construct and conduct research.
This workshop will build on challenges colleagues identified at NID in Ahmedabad and at the Habitat Centre in Delhi and also from the visits and correspondence with an increasing number of Design Schools. The workshop will aim to explore how to develop academic cultures and operational models that can support research and scholarship within design schools and also share knowledge and skills between the UK and India in ways that extend and internationalize the dialogue but equally reflect on our shared learning to date.
Many academic structures both in the UK and in India separate teaching and research and often categorize faculty members accordingly, ‘teaching only’ or ‘research only’. This has always been challenging for design communities in higher education, as design is, by definition, an amalgam of these and the skills, knowledge and expertise of designers often cuts across these structural academic divides in increasingly important ways. The frustration for many design educators is the articulation and identification of research often without the particularities of the academic language to do so, or to then distinguish and realize the impact and value of their work or of design as a field. It is neither easy or indeed quick to adjust and adapt and will take not only time and effort, but more importantly generosity and openness.
Design research and associated PhD programmes generally reflect the immediate academic context in which both are located and its breadth, critical mass and maturity. Doctoral research in design although growing in strength in the UK and internationally following significant investment by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC), remains a contested domain and one in which continued and shared international dialogue is both vital and welcomed.
The recent Delhi workshop focused on expanding the idea of the academic profile, in order to more overtly recognize not only the primary importance of scholarship and the diverse professional knowledge and skills associated with both teaching and research, but equally those required for working with business, industry, community or government partners. We also explored the idea of impact, of making a societal difference, and how we might usefully contribute as designers or design academics, working with our students as ‘proto-researchers’ to capture and evidence that difference publicly, as a means of demonstrating to a wide range of external bodies the added value of design to society and to the creative economy.
In this final workshop, we will aim to focus on building a shared understanding about design research, design scholarship and the impact of design such that we in the UK and in India are in a better position to build collaborative research projects and research capacity through the co-supervision of PhDs and the dialogue this generates. This will not happen quickly, as research takes time and considerable intellectual effort.
This workshop is a place to start, such that we can begin to develop and share a common language and the research skills, knowledge and competencies to enhance PhD studies in design internationally, through our discussions and by bringing networks of design academics together to build international bridges between the UK and India that can align to the future of the UK and its industrial strategy post Brexit.
As we discussed in Delhi, the PhD is traditionally considered a ‘proxy’ qualification for entry into an academic career, but as academic profiles have become more nuanced and the roles more complex and demanding, a PhD in its current form, no longer provides all the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to become 21st Century academics and to lead the transformation of design education across the world. India and the UK together should be at the forefront of this fourth industrial revolution and design could be in a position to take the lead and to initiate new and innovative partnerships and collaborations.
Day 1
Day 2
Dates & Venue
How to Register
The registration fees for the workshop is Rs. 3000/- per person (Rupees Three Thousand Only). For institutions registering three or more participants, the registration fees will be Rs. 2500 per person (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only).
Interested participants please fill-in the enclosed registration form and return it to Sanjit Peter.
Email: sanjit_p@nid.edu
The payment for participation fees could be made by cheque or by electronic bank transfer. The details are mentioned in the enclosed registration form.
About India Design Council
The India Design Council is a national strategic body for design in India. It is committed to establish India as a center for design excellence. It constantly endeavors to increase knowledge, develop design capability, encourage businesses to use design, and drive value creation through design.
Invitation and Call for Participation
India - UK Design Education Workshop Series
Future of Design Education
Organized by India Design Council with British Council in India
March 09 & 10, 2018
At National Institute of Design, R&D Campus, Bengaluru
Download : IUDEWS Information Brochure
Download : IUDEWS UK Profiles
Welcome
India Design Council along with British Council in India takes great pleasure in inviting you to the third workshop of India – UK Design Education Workshop Series. The topic of deliberation for the first workshop was Future of Design Education; the focus of the second workshop was on "Capacity Building". The third workshop theme is "Design Research & Scholarship".
From the UK, the workshop facilitators are:
Anne Boddington Kingston University
Steve Rigley Glasgow School of Art
Dr Jo Anne Bichard Royal College of Art
Dr Graham McLaren Bath Spa University
Dr Emma Dewberry The Open University
We invite design faculty from all across the country along with design professionals interested in design education, to this immersive design dialogue. This three-day intensive program is the beginning of a journey towards collaborative brainstorming to shape design education.
Aim of the Workshop
The key aim of this two-day workshop is to develop a shared understanding of Design Research and Scholarship and create the conditions through which to build developmental, innovative and lasting partnerships between Design Schools in India and the UK.
Design research internationally is still a relatively young and contested field and there are a wide range of different emergent models and ideas. PhDs in design extend from the traditional scientific model undertaken in laboratory conditions to those conducted through social science or humanities paradigms and that include non-textual and creative outputs and various forms of design practice. In addition there are also an emerging series of hybrid doctoral models including the ‘Professional Ph.D’ primarily for experienced professional practitioners who undertake applied research within their practice and also Ph.D.’s by ‘publication’ or by ‘portfolio’ which are all variations on a similar theme of recognizing different forms of advanced and experiential knowledge production that meets the broad definition of research, defined in the UK as ‘the production of new knowledge or insights effectively shared’ (i.e.research that is accessible and in the public domain) and therefore able to be referenced or built upon by others.
Arguably the challenges that the design community face are both pedagogic and structural, where there has historically been a lack of the discreet development of research skills, methods and methodologies within project, practice or professionally-based learning employed in the majority of design schools.
While effective for the integration of many different forms of knowledge and skills, it is often less clear where and how scholarship and research are located and rigorously conducted, so constructing a positive, reflective and iterative model of learning, but without the explicit inclusion and the underpinning scholarly rigor to construct and conduct research.
This workshop will build on challenges colleagues identified at NID in Ahmedabad and at the Habitat Centre in Delhi and also from the visits and correspondence with an increasing number of Design Schools. The workshop will aim to explore how to develop academic cultures and operational models that can support research and scholarship within design schools and also share knowledge and skills between the UK and India in ways that extend and internationalize the dialogue but equally reflect on our shared learning to date.
Many academic structures both in the UK and in India separate teaching and research and often categorize faculty members accordingly, ‘teaching only’ or ‘research only’. This has always been challenging for design communities in higher education, as design is, by definition, an amalgam of these and the skills, knowledge and expertise of designers often cuts across these structural academic divides in increasingly important ways. The frustration for many design educators is the articulation and identification of research often without the particularities of the academic language to do so, or to then distinguish and realize the impact and value of their work or of design as a field. It is neither easy or indeed quick to adjust and adapt and will take not only time and effort, but more importantly generosity and openness.
Design research and associated PhD programmes generally reflect the immediate academic context in which both are located and its breadth, critical mass and maturity. Doctoral research in design although growing in strength in the UK and internationally following significant investment by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC), remains a contested domain and one in which continued and shared international dialogue is both vital and welcomed.
The recent Delhi workshop focused on expanding the idea of the academic profile, in order to more overtly recognize not only the primary importance of scholarship and the diverse professional knowledge and skills associated with both teaching and research, but equally those required for working with business, industry, community or government partners. We also explored the idea of impact, of making a societal difference, and how we might usefully contribute as designers or design academics, working with our students as ‘proto-researchers’ to capture and evidence that difference publicly, as a means of demonstrating to a wide range of external bodies the added value of design to society and to the creative economy.
In this final workshop, we will aim to focus on building a shared understanding about design research, design scholarship and the impact of design such that we in the UK and in India are in a better position to build collaborative research projects and research capacity through the co-supervision of PhDs and the dialogue this generates. This will not happen quickly, as research takes time and considerable intellectual effort.
This workshop is a place to start, such that we can begin to develop and share a common language and the research skills, knowledge and competencies to enhance PhD studies in design internationally, through our discussions and by bringing networks of design academics together to build international bridges between the UK and India that can align to the future of the UK and its industrial strategy post Brexit.
As we discussed in Delhi, the PhD is traditionally considered a ‘proxy’ qualification for entry into an academic career, but as academic profiles have become more nuanced and the roles more complex and demanding, a PhD in its current form, no longer provides all the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to become 21st Century academics and to lead the transformation of design education across the world. India and the UK together should be at the forefront of this fourth industrial revolution and design could be in a position to take the lead and to initiate new and innovative partnerships and collaborations.
Day 1
Day 2
Dates & Venue
How to Register
The registration fees for the workshop is Rs. 3000/- per person (Rupees Three Thousand Only). For institutions registering three or more participants, the registration fees will be Rs. 2500 per person (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only).
Interested participants please fill-in the enclosed registration form and return it to Sanjit Peter.
Email: sanjit_p@nid.edu
The payment for participation fees could be made by cheque or by electronic bank transfer. The details are mentioned in the enclosed registration form.
About India Design Council
The India Design Council is a national strategic body for design in India. It is committed to establish India as a center for design excellence. It constantly endeavors to increase knowledge, develop design capability, encourage businesses to use design, and drive value creation through design.
Invitation and Call for Participation
India - UK Design Education Workshop Series
Future of Design Education
Organized by India Design Council with British Council in India
January 29, 30 and 31, 2018
At India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Download : IUDEWS Information Brochure
Download : IUDEWS UK Profiles
Welcome
India Design Council along with British Council in India takes great pleasure in inviting you to the second workshop of India – UK Design Education Workshop Series. The topic of deliberation for the first workshop was Future of Design Education. The focus of the second workshop is on “Capacity Building”.
From the UK, the workshop facilitators are:
Anne Boddington Kingston University
Steve Rigley Glasgow School of Art
Derek Jones Open University
Kerry Curtis Bath Spa University
We invite design faculty from all across the country along with design professionals interested in design education, to this immersive design dialogue. This three-day intensive program is the beginning of a journey towards collaborative brainstorming to shape design education.
Aims of the Workshop
The key aims of these three days is to improve understanding and create the conditions to build effective and lasting partnerships between Design Education providers in India and in the UK.
It builds on key challenges identified at the first workshop held at NID in Ahmedabad and aims to examine the personal development and pedagogic aspects raised and how these may be co-developed as a means to build innovative partnerships between the two countries.
Both the UK and India face a number of challenges to design education, these issues are rarely discussed and there remains a lack of understanding as to what design education and design skills can add to the design economy in its widest sense.
The Design Council in the UK has recently launch a new report entitled "Designing a Future Economy" which investigates the skills used in design, the link between these skills and productivity and innovation, and how they align with future demand for skills across the wide UK economy. It maps the skills associated with design and measures the economic value those skills generate.
The full report is available for download from the Design Council’s website.
https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/report/designing-future-economy-report
The project will therefore build on the first workshop and consolidate and assimilate the knowledge and discuss the key expectations and requirements for partnership working on new and emerging cross-border models of design education that would be mutually beneficial for Higher Education Institutions (HEI) both in India and the UK.
To collaborate across nations of the world means ensuring there is a mutual understanding of the frameworks and structures of each institution such that these do not become barriers to partnerships or create bureaucracy that limits the advancement of the subject. It is clear that many of the challenges we face are shared although others are distinctive to either India or the UK.
India is facing the challenge of rapid and significant growth and the need to develop specialist design education leadership and pedagogic knowledge, which arguably has not developed and progressed as much as might have been anticipated, and neither the curriculum or the modes of delivery have changed significantly.
In India, design professionals are returning to education but with limited knowledge of higher education. As we discussed in Ahmedabad, colleagues in the UK and India often teach as they were taught previously, and scholarship and research about either design or design education is limited. Courses and curricula built in this context will be by definition, 'behind the curve' when it might be expected that design courses would be the most innovative and the most progressive. So, what is it that constrains them or limits such progress in future facing subject?
Although we cannot solve these questions in three days, we can try to develop a shared understanding of design education and how we might plan and build successful partnerships and networks through which we can advance the subject and co-produce an international curriculum built upon sharing a transnational discussion between students and faculty working together to rethink their education and how it will bring together expertise and experience. The three days of the workshop will each have a different focus.
Day 1 will focus on PEOPLE
Day 2 will focus on FRAMEWORKS and STRUCTURES
Day 3 will focus on SOLUTIONS and PROPOSALS
Day 1: People
What does it mean to be a Design Academic? We rarely share discussions about how we support the development of professional (design) academics and what the expectations are in India or in the UK as to the qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies we expect our academics to know and to be able to do, prior to joining the academy.
How do we employ an outcomes-based approach to academic development and how might we design such a program? Design in Higher Education must be professionally, creatively and academically credible and it is anticipated that design research will develop insights and advance the subject.
Internationally the PhD is generally considered a proxy for academic credibility although doctoral training in any field does not currently provide the skills and competencies required for working in the academy and HEIs are expected to provide and fund training to develop their employees although in the majority of HEIs these are optional and rarely tested other than through experience.
How then do we gain these and where are they discussed other than through building our prior experiences and how do those experiences assist in creating conditions for design education fit for the future and such that design education advances such ideas in addition to developing the next generations design professionals?
Where and how do we learn the following leadership skills and what and where can we develop this learning and begin to meet the particularly acute challenges for India, but equally those in the UK.
Itinerary for the day
Workshop Groups: Creating a Poster
LUNCH (working lunch)
A rapid and intensive workshop exercise that explores ideas for developing, sharing and documenting an 'international design cannon' that may serve as a means to stimulate cross-cultural, international dialogue and stimulate new ways of learning through knowledge exchange?
This will examine knowledge of structures, content and delivery modes and aim to reveal what we need to know and tackle in order to deliver and shape such a project.
Day 2: Frameworks & Structures
Resilient partnerships are essential if institutional relationships are to survive beyond individual or personal friendships. That is not to discount the bonds of friendship that develop, but creating a professional and rigorously structured governance agreement to provide the assurances that enable the energy to be invested in subject development.
Despite governmental rhetoric about cultivating more 'frictionless' relationships, there remain barriers to overcome as well as a tendency to find ourselves 'lost in translation' and talking at cross-purposes about the terms we use particularly with reference to quality and standards. Many institutional relationships fail in this context and because the student output and judgments made are not what was anticipated by partner institutions in the drafting and agreement of regulations.
Understanding the conceptual frameworks that underpin the quality and standards of any HEI whether in the UK or in India is therefore vital, including for example whether the course structures focus on a primarily outcomes focused or process driven structures and how we construct and align quality assurance and enhancement in our respective institutions are often issues that create misunderstandings particularly with reference to assessment and feedback. In the context of design, what role scholarship and research play and how we work effectively with business and industry are also challenges and how design skills might contribute to the boarder economic landscape are equally issues that are challenges in India and the UK.
Within the frameworks for design education we will discuss and explore:
Day 3: Solutions & Proposals
Dates & Venue
How to Register
The registration fees for the workshop is Rs. 3000/- per person (Rs. Three Thousand Only). For institutions registering three or more participants, the registration fees will be Rs. 2500 per person (Rs. Two Thousand Five Hundred only).
Interested participants please fill-in the enclosed registration form and return it to Sanjit Peter.
Email: sanjit_p@nid.edu
The payment for participation fees could be made by cheque or by electronic bank transfer. The details are mentioned in the enclosed registration form.
About India Design Council
The India Design Council is a national strategic body for design in India. It is committed to establish India as a center for design excellence. It constantly endeavors to increase knowledge, develop design capability, encourage businesses to use design, and drive value creation through design.
Assist the India Design Council with the operation and management of the National Design Aptitude Test (NDAT), to coordinate with the testing agency, to make significant contributions to the development, monitoring, review, management and implementation of national test.
The NDAT entails monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the process of test, coordination for development of test questions and checking of answer sheets, the assurance and auditing of quality and standards in the entire testing process.
Education Officer under the direction of superiors shall generally have the powers and responsibilities for the fulfillment of the functions of the NDAT. The qualities being sought for in this post are those of a capable educator, with vision, knowledge, competencies and drive this important selection mechanism.
Education
A minimum bachelor’s degree. Preferably a suitable Masters qualification. The candidate must show progressively responsible experience of about 3 years.
Experience
Knowledge / Skills
Personal Qualities / Disposition
