Advocacy for Design Education: Shifting from Traditional Design Paradigms to Human-centred Social Design

Abstract

This study examines the gradual evolution from traditional design paradigms to today's socially orientated design in the field of traditional design education. Traditional types of design exist in numerous industries, such as architecture, interior, apparel, and graphic design. However, much of the past design paradigm has been practically orientated. In contrast, the design industry and its processes are slowly becoming more socially relevant. After all, the advancement of society requires a greater consideration of the needs of the user. Therefore, there is a huge challenge in the transition to social design. From the perspective of design education, the most fundamental problem can be solved by implanting the traditional concept of design education into the concept of human-centred design. This study not only provides an in-depth theoretical and case study for the transformation of design education but also provides an outlook on the trend of this path in future research on human-centred social design education. This research supports the development of more creative and socially responsible designers in the future.