OUGD501 - The Democratisation of Design and Design Learning

The Democratisation of Design and Design Learning: How do we educate the next generation designer by Katja Flieschmann

All aspects of design are changing because of the democratisation of design, including how it is produced, accessed and learned.
Open online courses enable everyone access to free design education.
Online design services mean that more people are moving into the designers domain.
Democratisation of technology allows everyone to become a designer.
The industry is becoming more competitive wit the rise of online design services.
Technology enables the public to have a go at designing.
The changes in the industry question how design is practiced and by who.
Questions are being raised about how and by who design is being practiced.
Democratisation of technology enables people to have a voice.
Online marketplaces for graphic design have meant the relationship between designer and client has been minimised.
Social media has allowed users access to different parts of the design process democratising creativity.
Access to online marketplaces means little distinction between ameteurs and professionals.
Community workshops have allowed proactive consumers access to technologies giving them the ability to create.
The DIY culture of production has affected many areas of design allowing the public to create what they want.
Design education has to adapt to reflect how design is changing.
MOOC's question how design is being taught and learned.
Face to face learning is needed in design education which cannot be provided by online courses.
The thinking and concept of a solution is the foundation and future of design.
Problems are becoming more difficult so students need a broad knowledge and skill set to respond.
Multidisciplinary education and engagement with other disciplines are needed in a changing profession.
Through access to technology the skills of a graphic designer are devalued.
Learning about the design fundamentals is critical to design education.
Technologies effect on design education is seen as a threat not an enabler.
Collaboration and flexibility of a student is improved by teamwork. 
Critical and creative thinking are vital for students to be equipped for a changing industry.
There needs to be a focus on critical and creative thinking in design education now and in the future.
Educators do not see the democratisation of design learning as a threat to the current system.