Guides
How critique methods have evolved for novice design studentsDesign critique has long been central to studio education, yet its purpose and format have changed considerably. In early foundation studios, beginners often…
From Concepts To Consequences In The First StudioAn introductory design studio often asks students to move quickly between abstract ideas and practical decisions. They may discuss material, space, users and…
Using Analog Processes in a Digital Design CurriculumDigital tools are now central to design education, from browser-based research and collaborative whiteboards to parametric modelling and rapid visualisation.…
From Blank Page to Design PracticeBeginning design education has changed significantly over the past quarter-century. What was once often treated as a preliminary exercise in drawing,…
How the NCBDS Conference Shaped Foundation Design PedagogyFoundation design education has changed from a largely skills-based introduction to a broader inquiry into how students observe, interpret and make. The…
Teaching design thinking to beginners through archive-based practiceTeaching design thinking to beginners is less about presenting a polished process and more about helping students become comfortable with uncertainty. Early…
The role of sketching in first-year design educationSketching gives beginning design students a direct way to think through form, space, material and use. Before a concept becomes a polished drawing or digital…