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Design as a Discipline
Design science studies the creation of artifacts and their embedding in our physical, psychological, economic, and social environment. Traditional science studies the world as we found it; design science studies the world as we make it. In an increasingly designed world, good design is the means to improving this world through innovative, sustainable products and services, creating value, and reducing or eliminating the negative unintended consequences of technology deployment .
[Design Science Program, University of Michigan, http://designscience.umich.edu/]This NSF-sponsored workshop explores the creation of a PhD-level curriculum in design science that crosses traditional disciplines. We focus at the doctoral level because we emphasize the creation of knowledge in this emerging field and the instruction of future design science educators. A body of knowledge and associated paradigms, and a systematic instruction characterize design as a discipline. As masters degree programs in design increase in popularity, and design courses appear across many disciplines, including engineering, architecture, business, and health-related fields, it is increasingly important to educate the scholars who can both create new knowledge about design and teach the next generation of designers. The workshop will showcase the new design science program at the University of Michigan and will include a series of talks and discussions around the fundamental issues of developing the new discipline of design science.
Priority for attendance will be given to applications received prior to October 15, 2008. Information about limited travel and accommodation support will be made available upon registration.
Workshop Sponsors- National Science Foundation, Engineering Design and Innovation Program & Engineering Education and Centers Division
- Ford Motor Company University of Michigan Alliance
- Toyota Motor Corporation, North America Technical Center
- Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
- School of Art & Design, University of MichiganConfirmed Participants
For a list of confirmed participants please click here.
