In the evolving landscape of design education, the integration of craft and culture has emerged as a powerful force, fundamentally reshaping the educational journey of designers. This paper delves into this transformative phenomenon, illuminating how the infusion of traditional craft and cultural intricacies enriches the educational experience for students. It urges design education to nurture empathetic professionals possessing cultural sensitivity, and not just skilled solvers. Craft holds cultural narratives; understanding it fosters profound connections, pivotal in reshaping design education. It invites educators to celebrate cultural diversity within design, envisioning a future of unity. This study employs a robust research methodology, encompassing questionnaires; interviews of design students, industry professionals, and design educators; literature reviews; and case studies in renowned design institutions. In essence, this research paints a compelling vision of a future where design transcends its traditional confines, and this transformative journey, marked by understanding, acceptance, and mutual respect, commences with the recognition of the fusion of craft and culture within design education.

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Crafting Cultural Competence: The Transformative Power of Craft and Culture in Design Education

  • Puja Anand,
  • Alok Bhasin

摘要

In the evolving landscape of design education, the integration of craft and culture has emerged as a powerful force, fundamentally reshaping the educational journey of designers. This paper delves into this transformative phenomenon, illuminating how the infusion of traditional craft and cultural intricacies enriches the educational experience for students. It urges design education to nurture empathetic professionals possessing cultural sensitivity, and not just skilled solvers. Craft holds cultural narratives; understanding it fosters profound connections, pivotal in reshaping design education. It invites educators to celebrate cultural diversity within design, envisioning a future of unity. This study employs a robust research methodology, encompassing questionnaires; interviews of design students, industry professionals, and design educators; literature reviews; and case studies in renowned design institutions. In essence, this research paints a compelling vision of a future where design transcends its traditional confines, and this transformative journey, marked by understanding, acceptance, and mutual respect, commences with the recognition of the fusion of craft and culture within design education.