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This book traces developments in design education in India and shows the continuing impact of the Bauhaus School of design education. It offers a unique perspective on the status of design education in an important and fast-growing economy and will be a useful read for design educators and researchers in varied disciplines.
Table des matières
1. Prologue 2. Beginning of the End: Spaceship Earth 3. Significance of Design 4. Personal Belief System 5. Contemporary Design Education and Concern for Social Responsibility 6. Challenges in Imparting Values of Social Responsibility 7. Changing the Change
A propos de l'auteur
Sanjeev Bothra (1968-2021), an alumnus of a five-year design course at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, India, did a year-long experiment of 'unlearning consumerist perspectives' so acquired, by spending time in rural India. Thereafter he was engaged with design education across numerous design schools and departments in and outside of India. In addition to being an educator and researcher, Sanjeev was a passionate freelance graphic designer. He was committed to the ultimate values of humanity, concern for environment and the future of the planet. This book is a culmination of his 25 years of professional practice, alongside part-time research and teaching.
Résumé
This book traces developments in design education in India and shows the continuing impact of the Bauhaus School of design education. It offers a unique perspective on the status of design education in an important and fast-growing economy and will be a useful read for design educators and researchers in varied disciplines.
