Culture sensitive design education

The best of all worlds

Conference paper (2017)

Authors

A.G.C. van Boeijen Form and Experience
M.H. Sonneveld Form and Experience
C. Hao Codesigning Social Change
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Form and Experience
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2017

Language

English

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Research Group

Form and Experience

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to discuss the importance of sensitivity for cultural aspects of design, in design education. This relates to the cultural context of the intended users, as well as to the cultural context of design students and design educators. In both cases sensitivity for cultural diversity is a prerequisite for a success.

The paper starts by framing what we mean with cultural diversity, emphasizing on the sensitivity of the topic itself, elaborating on the thin line between stereotyping and acknowledging patterns and nuances. Next, we describe our experiences with two design courses addressing specifically the cultural context in design (by the design brief) and in design education (by organising a design course in an international setting). The paper concludes on the themes that are relevant for cultural sensitivity
in design education, and reflects on the overall insights that need to be further developed.

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