Abstract
In the Anthropocene, an era significantly impacted by human activity, universities emerge as pivotal in shaping future generations through education. This responsibility extends to the design professions, recognized for their potential in forging a sustainable and resilient future. These professions are tasked with developing innovative solutions that minimize environmental damage and promote open, democratic societies. This encompasses a commitment to ecological and socially conscious design practices that address the challenges posed by human influence on the planet. The discourse on sustainable design education is integral to preparing designers for contemporary and forthcoming challenges. This includes incorporating discussions on climate change and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into design pedagogies. Such education examines the practicalities of teaching sustainability, focusing on course structures, syllabi, and methodologies. It explores how design education integrates sustainable principles, the strategies employed to equip students with necessary skills, and the emphasis on certain SDGs. The role of educators and students in shaping future design practices is scrutinized, questioning whether sustainable design is a core or peripheral part of the curriculum and whether it involves hands-on experience or theoretical study. A critical evaluation of sustainable design education’s effectiveness in readying students for professional challenges is essential. This includes assessing how students apply theoretical knowledge to practical solutions and the impact of educational approaches on their readiness to tackle environmental crises. This study aims to generate actionable recommendations for enhancing sustainable design education globally.
Presenters
Flavia MameliPostdoctoral Research Fellow, Faculty of Art and Design, University of the Arts Bremen, Germany Baridah Mutmainah
Lecturer, Product Design, Indonesia Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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KEYWORDS
Sustainable Design Education, Design Pedagogy in Indonesia, Designing the Anthropocene
