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The challenge of integrating AI and smart technology in design education
This paper examines some of the many problems and issues associated with
integrating new and developing technologies into the education of future designers. As technology in general races ahead challenges arise for both commercial designers and educators on how best to keep track and utilise the advances. The challenge is particularly acute within tertiary education where the introduction of new cutting edge technology is often encouraged. Although this is generally achieved through the feedback of research activity, integrating new concepts at an appropriate level is a major task. Of particular concern is how focussed areas of applied technology can be made part of the multidisciplinary scope of design education.
The paper describes the model used to introduce areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to
undergraduate industrial design students. The successful interaction of research and education within a UK higher education establishment are discussed and project examples given. It is shown that, through selective tuition of research topics and appropriate technical support, innovative design solutions can result. In addition, it shows that by introducing leading edge and, in some cases, underdeveloped technology, specific key skills of independent learning, communication and research methods can be encouraged.
History
School
- Design
Published in
The International Journal of Technology and Design EducationVolume
12Issue
(1)Pages
59 - 76Citation
MCCARDLE, J., 2002. The challenge of integrating AI and smart technology in design education. The International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 12(1), pp. 59-76.Publisher
© KluwerVersion
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2002Notes
This paper is in closed access.ISSN
0957-7572Publisher version
Language
- en