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Design Education Talks - Ellen Lupton on the Evolution of Design Thinking and Inclusive Education

08/31/24 • 26 min

Discover the transformative shifts in design education with Ellen Lupton, the esteemed author of "Thinking with Type." Ellen joins us to illuminate the past two decades of design thinking evolution and the profound impact of inclusivity and diverse typographic traditions in shaping design education. She passionately shares the necessity for hands-on, process-oriented teaching methods and the importance of international students bringing their cultural identities to the design table. Her journey from student to teacher unveils the influential mentors who helped shape her approach to education, preparing a new generation to navigate the practical applications of design with innovation and creativity.
This episode is a deep dive into the enduring challenges and fresh innovations within the realm of design education, as we dissect the core visual design principles that remain crucial despite technological advancements. Ellen Lupton emphasizes the need for a design history and theory curriculum enriched by a variety of perspectives, addressing the critical issues of accessibility and cost within the educational structure. We engage in a thought-provoking conversation about how to craft a design program that fosters community involvement and experiential learning. From tackling societal needs like the housing crisis to encouraging students to draw inspiration from history and other cultures, this discussion with Ellen is an inspiring, enlightening journey that will ignite your passion for design and its capacity to change the world.
Ellen Lupton is a designer, writer, and educator. The all-new edition of her bestselling book Thinking with Type launched in March 2024. Other books include Design Is Storytelling, Graphic Design Thinking, Health Design Thinking, and Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers. She teaches in the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore (MICA), where she serves as the Betty Cooke and William O. Steinmetz Design Chair. She is Curator Emerita at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, where her exhibitions included Herbert Bayer: Bauhaus Master and The Senses: Design Beyond Vision.

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