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2 out of 4 finalist schools from last years competition | Plains Farm Academy ✏️ A highlight of the Ambic STEM Challenge is witnessing the practical ideas of young minds. Their solutions, often elegantly simple, prompt us to rethink our approaches. Today, we're spotlighting Plains Farm Academy, one of our finalists. One student proposed an innovative idea: turning desks into whiteboards. Recognising the frequent use of whiteboards in lessons, she found it inconvenient to retrieve them repeatedly. Instead, she suggested integrating whiteboard functionality directly into desks for seamless idea sharing. What are your thoughts on this design? Should school desks serve double duty as whiteboards? 🗒️ Make sure you are following for more insights from last year's Ambic STEM Challenge finalists 👉🏽 _ #school #stem #STEMchallenge #durham #design #manufacturing #manufacturers

#Thesis projects are a practice in sustained effort. 200 ideas overnight is challenging, but 200 ideas spread out over 2 weeks is more manageable. And a class 'leaderboard' helps to keep everyone accountable. Happy Friday from University of Kentucky College of Design! #design #designschool #designprocess #productdesign #industrialdesign #proflife #professoring

Most projects begin with listening. In designing a new campus master plan for The University of Kansas, we progressed through a deep engagement with the school and its students. This process involved hundreds of one-on-one and group interviews; participatory workshops, design charettes, and town halls; as well as online and map-based surveys. Synthesizing this information brought us to a long-term vision for transforming KU through rightsizing—or aligning the university’s footprint to its current and future needs. The master plan establishes three frameworks—one looking at nature, one at community, and one at the built environment—that will guide development for decades to come.  In this installment of #TheFold, we invite you to follow along on our journey of client engagement and how we came up with a plan for KU. Learn more about the project on Instagram (@perkinswill) and our website: https://lnkd.in/e8pV8t7R 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗱’?: A periodical social media series documenting the processes behind our award-winning designs. Each post presents a focused look at the steps our teams take when thinking through design problems on behalf of our clients, going beyond finished photography to reveal the research, sketches, diagrams, models, mockups, and designer perspectives that go into translating ideas into realities. Whether it’s articulating a facade to complement its urban context or peeling back the layers of history to reveal the cultural capital of an existing building, The Fold shows you our projects like you’ve never seen them before.

Our children are undoubtedly experiencing a different education than what we remember. But, what are these changes, and what can we anticipate for the future? Experts are forecasting fresh design trends that modify the learning environment to best suit the needs of a post-pandemic world. Read about these trends in our new blog post: https://buff.ly/3wu3yE7 #Education #Learning #LearningEnviornment #Academics #Schools #Pandemic #HybridLearning #RemoteLearning #DesignTrends #2024DesignTrends #2024Trends #BlogPost #Blog #NewBlogPost #PeopleFirst #PeopleBuildingsBetter

With a constant strive for self-improvement. She approaches every project with an open mind, making her a valuable mentor for students aspiring to navigate the lively landscape of design. Picture captured during UG07 Mid Semester Jury #tdv #tdvindia #thedesignvillage #designfaculty #designschool #designcollege #selfimprovement #knowyourfaculty #textiledesign

Goodness me, service codesign week-notes 44 has come round very quickly. My highlight of the week was most definitely having the privilege and pleasure of being on the employers panel for Design in STEM for The Open University Inclusive Futures event on Wednesday. The questions from students were so inspiring.... As well as progressing two service design projects this week👩🏻💻, have been continuing with scoping the literature for my research. Have also been reading an interesting article by Bill Hollins (2008) on success and failure in product and service design. In public not for profits this article describes how success if often seen as 'staying within budget'. It is also seen as important to set success indicators right at the start so that return on investment (ROI and SROI) can be determined and measured 📏. Now to start planning for the week ahead. This will include reviewing last months performance and roadmap 📈 in service design practice world, and hopefully making significant progress 🚀 in writing goals for my research. Have a good week whatever you have planned - here's to a good one 😊🫱🏻🫲🏻 #servicedesign #codesign #designleadership #designcareers #stemcareers #designresearch #designpsychology #inclusivedesign #universaldesign #inclusiveeducation #humancentreddesign #weeknotes #edi #designroadmap

Early in my design education, a mantra dominated: "Research before you sketch!" This resonated deeply – understanding existing solutions was key. I meticulously focused on market trends, competitor analysis, and user feedback, mastering the details of design research. However, this meticulousness led to a blind spot: the bigger picture. My Master's course at Nottingham Trent University served as a crucial turning point. Suddenly, the focus wasn't just on user needs. We delved into how economic climate, social issues, and even the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could influence design decisions. The vastness of potentially relevant information initially felt overwhelming. Where could I even begin? That's where lifelong learning became my saving grace. By exposing myself to social, environmental, and economic issues, I have re-built my foundation of knowledge. Imagine this: through ongoing exploration, designers create a reservoir of "design common sense." When a new project arises, we don't need to start from scratch. We can quickly delve into the specifics, already armed with a wider understanding. I'm sharing the four books that have had the biggest impact on my design journey in my new blog post! Check it out and let me know what design books have inspired you lately. https://lnkd.in/emTjQxF3 #productdesign #designthinking #lifelonglearning #madesign

Did your teachers ever give you specific feedback, or just a letter grade? I feel privileged to have small class sizes and a full-time position, which both make it more possible to offer in-depth feedback on student work. A definite added side-benefit is that drawing a bazillion basic volumes during class and while grading certainly has made me much better at sketching these foundational building blocks. University of Kentucky College of Design #designschool #designeducation #productdesign #industrialdesign #sketch #sketching #drawing #assessment #feedback #proflife #professoring

The back-to-school season always makes me reflect on my college experience — and one professor in particular who helped shape my passion for design. Read about that here and see some examples of my college work: https://lnkd.in/g3wrjbkX #backtoschool #graphicdesign #valuablelessons

My second year of design school was packed full of lessons. It taught me how to manage my time, where to focus my energy, and a ton of skills I never thought I'd learn. Most importantly, a round of applause for this one, people: I had only a couple of all-nighters! A huge improvement from last year. 👏 You might remember the exact moment you learned some of these lessons back in the day, or you might just be getting started on your design journey, either way, this one’s for you. Here are the 12  things I learned during my second year of design school... 1. You have to be the one to set deadlines and requirements for yourself 2. Work hard enough and the opportunities start to come looking for you 3. A few extra points aren't worth killing yourself over 4. If you feel overwhelmed by your own design, it might be a sign to simplify 5. No design project, done the right way, is ever done alone     6. Always talk to the people you're designing for 7. The quicker you start, the faster it'll be over 8. You're not supposed to learn everything all at once 9. Putting effort into your relationships with others pays off 10. Just because you change directions doesn't mean you're behind 11. Stop letting people be too soft on you 12. Betting on yourself is one of the best things you can do 💡I go into a lot more detail in the article on my blog, which is linked in the comments. Check it out if you're curious.💡 I'm about halfway done with my design education and I'm looking forward to the things I'll learn in the future. So now that you've heard from me, I'd like to hear from you. What are some things of the biggest things you learned in design school that still help you out today? Let me know below 👇 I'll be taking notes! ✍️🤓 - 👋 I'm Rebecca Scarbrough, an Industrial Design student at Georgia Tech and the Founder of Design Does That, a blog dedicated to observing the field of design from a student's perspective Follow me if you'd like to tag along throughout my design school experience! Let's go on this journey together 🌱💪 #industrialdesign #designer #designersoflinkedin #designstudents #womenindesign #designschool #designeducation