The Spirit of the New Art School: A Return to Radical Continuity

In the prevailing climate of flux and fragmentation, where institutions chase novelty as though it were meaning, the New Art … More

Twelve Years of Work, Silenced Overnight: Why We’re Moving On from YouTube

This past February, something deeply disheartening occurred: our YouTube channel — the home of Design Education Talks and our international … More

The Enduring Powerhouse: Why Graphic Design Needs Paul Rand More Than Ever

There’s something undeniably romantic about recalling the days before Apple, Adobe Creative Suite, and even the digital revolution spearheaded by … More

The Future of Design Education: Balancing Art, Skills, and Industry Demands

Thrilled to join George Karayanes on Branding for Greeks! 🎙️ We explored the future of design education, the vital role of art, & equipping students for a dynamic industry. Listen for key insights!

Why Your Support Matters: Keeping Design Education Talks Alive

To Teach is to Serve: Why Educators Must Learn Pedagogy Before They Teach

We are not teaching to hear the sound of our voice, we are dedicating a service for the benefit of our students.

Reimagining Design Education for a VUCA World

As #educators, our responsibility is to nurture transformative designers who not only respond to the challenges of a VUCA world but also shape it for the better. The world is waiting for #designers who are ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference.

The Ideal School of John Taylor Gatto

We don’t need more standardisation. We need more teachers who walk their talk. We need fewer systems and more soul.

Professor Phil Cleaver Episode 100: A Full-Circle Celebration

Phil’s return is not just a nostalgic nod; it’s a full-circle celebration of a life richly lived through design. His journey, from a cheeky East End kid with a rebellious streak to a globally respected designer and educator, is as illuminating today as it was when he first joined us in episode one. This conversation dives deeper into the roots of creativity, the evolution of design practice, and what design education should, and shouldn’t, be today.

Rethinking Graphic Design Education – A Conversation with Ingmar Thies

By Lefteris Heretakis, host of Design Education Talks from The New Art School In our most recent episode of Design … More