DesignMeets recap: cafe talks series - designing the future, the future of design
Designing the Future: Decolonization, Disruption, and the Art of Creating Your Own Seat at the Table
The inaugural DesignMeets Café Talk wasn’t just a conversation; it was a call to action. On a brisk January evening, as Toronto’s streets turned to ice, design minds gathered in the warm embrace of Ethica Coffee Roasters for a discussion that was anything but lukewarm. The topic? The future of design education, the dismantling of outdated silos, and the necessity of decolonization. Leading the charge was Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel, the newly minted Dean of Design at OCAD University, with systems thinker and design strategist Michael Dila steering the conversation.
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Event Takeaways
- Breaking Down Silos in Design Education: Advocating for a broad-based design degree to foster interdisciplinary learning.
- Decolonizing Design Practices: Integrating diverse cultural perspectives to move beyond Eurocentric models.
- Preparing for Future Challenges: Emphasizing design processes to equip students for emerging fields.
- Embracing Design Entrepreneurship: Encouraging designers to create their own opportunities beyond traditional roles.
- Fostering Relational Design: Building strong connections within the design community to enhance collaboration and careers.
About Design Meets
Proudly sponsored by Pivot Design Group, founded by Ian Chalmers, DesignMeets is a series of social events where the design community can connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Join us at a DesignMeets event to network, learn, and be inspired.
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