Design Education in the Anthropocene

This volume examines emerging practice and research in design education rooted in the context of significant global issues.

A diverse set of international contributors present novel design education research that seeks to make significant social, economic, cultural and environmental change. Topics covered include fashion, sustainability, creativity, social justice, museum education, climate change, environmentalism, and empathy. The chapters draw a link between current research practice and theory and future challenges for the field.

The book will be of interest to scholars working in communication design, graphic design, design research, and information design.

Paul A. Rodgers is Professor of Design at the University of Strathclyde, Department of Design Manufacturing & Engineering Management and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Design Leadership Fellow.