Universities will cease to exist when learning has degenerated into what we now call research and when their teaching has become mere instruction.
AI is changing design—but not replacing it. Dylan Field (Figma) highlights speed and collaboration, while Pontus Wärnestål (Designing AI-Powered Services) urges us to design for ethics, trust and societal impact. The future of design is human-centred, collaborative and deeply responsible
Towards a Dynamic Discipline of Design reimagines design as a fluid, alterplinary force beyond static definitions. Premiering at MODE 2025, the film journeys from ancient hand-axes to systemic futures, showing design as the table for collaboration, innovation, and leadership. Watch the film and join the dialogue.
Brian Grimwood’s journey is a masterclass in creativity and adaptability. From his early days at Bromley Tech to his global impact through the CIA, he has navigated the industry with humour and grit. The CIA, with its commitment to “vitality and dynamism” in commercial art, continues to champion artists who elevate brands like HarperCollins and Starbucks.
The 2025 AIGA Design Conference is happening in Los Angeles from October 9th to 11th, and it’s not just any conference, it’s the 40th anniversary! This is the place to be for 3 days of inspiration, connection, and professional growth.
In the fourth episode of Design Education Talks, Bradford Hansen-Smith discusses his innovative approach to geometry through ‘Wholemovement’ and folding circles. Spanning over three decades, he has redefined geometric teaching methods without formal certification, emphasizing experiential learning and transforming perspectives on information. His work highlights the inherent unity of circles.
Born and raised in New York City, Gail Anderson early on exhibited a love of graphic design when, as a … More
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Alex is an internationally recognised creative education practitioner with an extensive career that stretches over twenty-five years. His work encompasses … More
I studied for five years in total at art school in the 1970s, Graphic Design and Illustration. At Maidstone College of Art my tutors included Greenaway Medal-winning Gerald Rose and, by contrast, Brian Eno. I worked solely as a freelance illustrator for 15-20 years, across most areas of the field while gradually takin on part-time teaching alongside my practice, eventually taking on Course Leader role for BA Illustration.
With two decades of experience working in design and tech roles across various industries and sectors (from banking, construction, public infrastructure and more), Amit founded a design education academy/training consultancy, Experience Haus, in 2017 after being inspired to help people navigate career paths inside the creative economy. Experience Haus aims to shape the next generation of digital creatives, and to provide the essential skills that will ensure individuals and teams are part of the workforce of the future. His primary role now looks after content and curriculum design, and shaping creative and innovative programmes for industry leaders such as PwC, Spotify, Bayer Pharmaceuticals and the United Nations.
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