This SIG was formed to allow scholars to share their practices in delivering relevant and high-quality design education
The Design Education Special Interest Group (DESIG) was formed in 1999 to allow scholars to share their practices in delivering relevant and high-quality design education. The group brings together academics, designers and others who have an interest in design education at the tertiary level. Since its inception, the DESIG has organised an annual International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE) and contributes towards ICED and DESIGN, and journal special editions.
To achieve our goal DESIG delivers on the following objectives: Organise an annual international Design Education conference (in collaboration with the Institution of Engineering Designers). Organise workshops at ICED and DESIGN. Promote working groups to develop key design education issues. Promote special design education issues of journals. Maintain a design education resource web site (restricted to membership, download/ upload, sponsorship).
We encourage anyone interested to join us at the E&PDE conference, as well as at workshops held during other sister conferences such as ICED and DESIGN to contact us at: education@designsociety.org
We provide a space for individuals with common interests to share knowledge, collaborate, and address challenges in their domain. We also encourage networking, and partnerships across academia, industry, and practice.
They focus on advancing knowledge in specific fields by organising research activities, developing best practices, and publishing findings. They can contribute to thought leadership by defining emerging trends and proposing frameworks or methodologies.
SIGs often organise workshops, webinars, and conferences to educate members on new tools, techniques, and advancements in their area of focus.
They offer mentoring, knowledge-sharing sessions, and access to expertise, helping members grow professionally.
SIGs create a sense of belonging for members, encouraging dialogue and collaboration on shared challenges and innovations.
We have a wide array of SIGs, that are constantly evolving. If you don't see a SIG in your research area, why not create one? The Design Society is open to proposals and may provide funding!
