Mind Design #26, 2010
Consortiums Open Doors
Four consortiums in the fields of textile, fashion, furniture and strategic design form the setting for a collaboration of design researchers, research institutions and companies. The consortiums generate synergy and valuable networks and promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas with the business sector. For example, the Textile Consortium has opened new doors for Vibeke Riisberg, associate professor at Designskolen Kolding. She sees the consortium setup as a helpful framework for the exchange of knowledge and the communication of Danish and international textile research to industry, designers and the educational institutions. A common feature for all four consortiums is that they are helping to upgrade their field and generate innovation.
Four consortiums in the fields of textile, fashion, furniture and strategic design form the setting for a collaboration of design researchers, research institutions and companies. The consortiums generate synergy and valuable networks and promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas with the business sector. For example, the Textile Consortium has opened new doors for Vibeke Riisberg, associate professor at Designskolen Kolding. She sees the consortium setup as a helpful framework for the exchange of knowledge and the communication of Danish and international textile research to industry, designers and the educational institutions. A common feature for all four consortiums is that they are helping to upgrade their field and generate innovation.
Design Creates the Future
Design is a change-oriented discipline. Based on knowledge from design research about the way in which culture and individuals adopt change, designers can create the future-oriented solutions that society needs. In this interview Peter Gall Krogh, recently appointed design professor at the Aarhus School of Architecture, talks about the role of design research for the potential of the design discipline to affirm as well as transform values.
Design is a change-oriented discipline. Based on knowledge from design research about the way in which culture and individuals adopt change, designers can create the future-oriented solutions that society needs. In this interview Peter Gall Krogh, recently appointed design professor at the Aarhus School of Architecture, talks about the role of design research for the potential of the design discipline to affirm as well as transform values.
Anchoring Innovation
Strategic design can be used to enhance a company’s focus on its innovation processes. New research shows that it is worthwhile to examine how the development process begins, and how it is anchored strategically in the company’s organisation. Interview with designer Brett Patching about his ongoing Ph.D. project at the Aarhus School of Architecture.
Strategic design can be used to enhance a company’s focus on its innovation processes. New research shows that it is worthwhile to examine how the development process begins, and how it is anchored strategically in the company’s organisation. Interview with designer Brett Patching about his ongoing Ph.D. project at the Aarhus School of Architecture.
