ArtCenter College of Design X
Engineering for One Planet
Change for the future of sustainable design education
This project is an initiative
designed to integrate sustainable design principles into the core studio classes of ArtCenter
College of Design's undergraduate product design curriculum.
The project aims to reshape how
future designers think about and incorporate sustainability into their creative processes, thereby
addressing the urgent need for environmentally responsible design practices.
This project is an initiative to integrate sustainable design principles into the core studio classes of ArtCenter College of Design's undergraduate product design curriculum.
The project aims to reshape how future designers should consider and incorporate sustainability into their creative processes, addressing the urgent need for environmentally responsible design practices.
Change for the future of sustainable design education
Role: Student Ambassador
Duration: Nov. 2023 ~
Project Type:
Multi Organizational Effort
Skills
Project Management
Focus Group Moderation
Public Speaking
Data Collection & Analysis
Keywords
Sustainable Design Process
Core Product Classes
Collaboration
Pasadena City College
Overview
The project's purpose is to provide foundational and comprehensive learning, leading to literacy, expertise, and advocacy in sustainability for product designers.
Core faculty will co-develop and embed a curriculum that aligns with new sustainability course learning outcomes for 8 required studios of the ArtCenter Product Design degree program and 3 studios within PCC's School of Design Media Art.
Project Mission
The Student Ambassador in the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) and ArtCenter Curriculum Project is crucial in bridging the gap between the student body and the project’s core team.
The ambassador is responsible for representing student interests, providing insights into student experiences, and contributing to the project's overall goals and deliverables.
Student Ambassador's Role
Summary
Key Responsibilities
1. Student Representation:
Act as the voice of the student community in project meetings and discussions. Ensure that student perspectives and concerns are considered in the development of sustainable design curricula and activities.
2. Career Preparation Focus:
Provide insights on how the project can better prepare students for careers in sustainable design. Collaborate with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and other project members to integrate career preparation elements into the project outcomes.
3. Collaboration with PIs:
Work closely with the project's Principal Investigators as needed, offering student perspectives and feedback on various aspects of the project, including curriculum development, sustainability initiatives, and project evaluation.
4. Engagement and Support:
Participate in project-related meetings, workshops, and other events. Assist in tasks and initiatives that support the project’s objectives, such as contributing to the development of sustainability-focused curriculum changes and participating in community engagement activities.
Presentation on the current status of teaching sustainable design process in ArtCenter.
The Lemelson Foundation board member visit to ArtCenter
Highlights
Survey to measure awareness of the sustainable design process among students and gauge the project's impact.
Department-wide sustainability awareness survey
In-depth Research with current product design students to have a profound and clear understanding of student's perspectives on current curriculum.
Student Focus Group
Awareable One Vision
Bespoke Circles
Dually Go Kart
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