A DECADE OF PROJECT BASED DESIGN EDUCATION – IS THERE A FUTURE?
DS 77: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2014 13th International Design Conference
Year: 2014
Editor: Marjanovic Dorian, Storga Mario, Pavkovic Neven, Bojcetic Nenad
Author: Vukašinovic ,N.; Fain ,N.
Series: DESIGN
Section: DESIGN EDUCATION
Page(s): 1441-1450
Abstract
The paper identifies the value of the project-based learning in the aspects of: (1) defined set of skills students perceive as relevant for their transition from theory to practice; (2) identified gap between educational approach to design and design practice. To achieve this, qualitative and quantitative means of data collection have been implemented. Results of project-based learning revealed student lack many communication and teamwork skills despite sufficient technical knowledge. Although academic staff is aware of that, they miss sufficient support from governments and practitioners.
Keywords: design practice, project-based learning, European Global Product Realization, challenges