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Sustainability Research by Designers: An Anthology

Published on January 20, 2012 in Book, Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

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Sustainability Research by Designers: An Anthology is an interdisciplinary volume featuring written sustainability research by accomplished design practitioners, researchers, and educators selected from the recognized peer-reviewed scholarly journals Design Principles & Practices: An International Journal; The International Journal of the Arts Society; The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability; The International Journal the Humanities; and The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge & Society.

 Sustainability or green design is an area of growing concern many design researchers from a wide range of experiences and disciplines, including graphic designers, architects, design theorists, environmental designers, artists, students and educators. These researchers are exploring the topic of sustainability through discourse, studies, and reflection — defining what sustainable design currently means and potentially means as a new, interdisciplinary design profession.

Lisa M. Graham, MFA, LEED AP, is an award-winning visual communicator, author, and an Associate Professor of Visual Communication at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Design Journal Latest Papers

Published on January 16, 2012 in Journal and Newsletter. 0 Comments

The latest issue of Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal includes:

Announcing the Winner of the International Award for Excellence

Published on January 14, 2012 in Headline, Journal and Newsletter. 0 Comments

Congratulations to Ian Gwilt and Jennifer Williams the winner’s of the International Award for Excellence in the area of design principles and practices with their paper Framing Futures for Visual Communication Design Research.

Abstract: This paper posits opportunities to explore a critical space for visual communication design research. Through current education strategies being explored and tested we re-apply the typologies of the discipline through the lens of a critical practice in two distinct areas: first, as independent design investigation, process and research outcomes in its own right; and secondly, as meta-practice, enabling knowledge transfer and the facilitation of outcomes in trans-disciplinary research fields. We challenge assumptions of next-iteration practice as merely that of ‘collaboration’ and ‘service’. The paper documents two case studies that have recently been implemented through teaching, learning and research strategies of the UTS Visual Communication Design degree in a university context.

 

The Design Journal presents an annual International Award for Excellence in the area of design principles and practices. All papers submitted for publication in the Design Journal are entered into consideration for this award.

The review committee for the award is the International Advisory Board for the Journal and the Conference, who select the winning paper from the ten highest-ranked papers emerging from the referee process and according to the selection criteria outlined in the referee guidelines.

Finalists for the International Award for Excellence

Published on December 29, 2011 in Journal and Newsletter. 0 Comments

Congratulations to all of the Award finalists:

Design Journal, Volume 5, Issue 6 now available

Published on December 29, 2011 in Journal and Newsletter. 0 Comments

The final issue of Volume 5 of Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal is now available.

Volume 5, Issue 6 contains:

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A New Bus for London by Heatherwick Studios

Published on December 23, 2011 in News and Newsletter. 0 Comments

From Dezeen…

In January 2010, Heatherwick Studio joined the team leading the design of a New Bus for London. The project marks the first time in more than 50 years that TFL has commissioned and overseen the development of a bus built specifically for the capital. Working alongside specialist bus manufacturer, Wrightbus, the external design has been developed to reflect the functional requirements of the vehicle. A long asymmetric front window provides the driver with clear kerbside views, while a wrapped glazing panel reflects passenger circulation – bringing more daylight into the bus and offering views out over London. By incorporating an open platform at its rear, the bus reinstates one of the much-loved features of the 1950s Routemaster which offered a ‘hop-on hop-off’ service. The new design will also have three doors and two staircases, making it quicker and easier for passengers to board. In engineering terms, the New Bus for London will be 15 per cent more fuel efficient than the existing hybrid buses and 40 per cent more efficient than conventional diesel double-deckers. More…

Architecting the Future: Buckminster Fuller & Lord Norman Foster at the Miami Design District

Published on December 19, 2011 in News and Newsletter. 0 Comments

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Norman Foster discusses the significance of two of Buckminster Fuller’s most iconic designs in this movie filmed at the Architecting the Future: Buckminster Fuller & Lord Norman Foster exhibition in the Miami Design District. His consideration of the Fly’s Eye Dome and the Dymaxion car leads to a description of Fuller’s architectural relevance in today’s society. For the video and more…

Leading the Creative Mind

Published on December 18, 2011 in Book and Newsletter. 0 Comments

Leading the Creative Mind by Anthony Lake is now available as part of The Organization series.

Bringing together creative people to develop fresh, new, innovative ideas and to propel a business forward is challenging work. It isn’t enough to simply follow policy and procedure, or to gently nudge creative people toward success. It takes strength, courage, and insight into how creative people work, live, and respond.

Creative Leadership expert Anthony Lake unravels the mystery of the creative employee by using simple yet elegant cases in business and the arts to frame this practical guide for Leading the Creative Mind. Born from his executive work with arts organizations, his consulting, and his leadership research, Lake creates a series of exercises designed to strengthen skills for leading creative individuals. The focus is on four key pillars for success:

  1. Reflecting and Engaging Sensitively with Creative People
  2. Designing Effective Creativity Teams
  3. Developing and Addressing Real Challenges
  4. Fixing Ailing Work Groups

This is a guide for keeping inspired, balancing innovation with effective communication, and collaborating from a position of leadership.

Anthony Lake has over two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, focused specifically on the arts, including as Executive Director of a Tony Award© nominated theater. As a scholar, his recent research on the leadership of creative people and how to teach it has been published in numerous international journals.

Design Journal Associate Editors listing available

Published on December 5, 2011 in Journal and Newsletter. 0 Comments

As part of the process of publishing Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal  all submissions are sent for peer review, prior to publication.

Assessment, comments and guidance by the referees are an essential part of the publication process and invaluable to the authors of the submitted papers.

In recognition of the important role of referees, the international advisory board acknowledges all referees who have refereed papers as an Associate Editor in the volume of the journal they have contributed to.

The Associate Editors  listing for Volume 5 of Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal  is now available.

Alpha Beta Gamma by Emanuele Pizzolorusso

Published on December 3, 2011 in News and Newsletter. 0 Comments

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Carrara-marble blocks

Alpha Beta Gamma is a set of 3 blocks; simply cut, substantial in mass and satisfying to touch. These polished marble blocks by Milanese designer Emanuele Pizzolorusso can be arranged on your desk to make miniature monuments. Some blocks have grooves or holes punched into them like doors or windows and others have an edge that is completely rounded. Arrange them in infinite ways to create forms that are at once unique and universal. Your own sanctuary may be built from these harmonious blocks, designed to give rise to the largest possible number of combinations. More…