Globalization and product design education: the global studio.

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Bohemia, E. and Harman, K. 2008. Globalization and product design education: the global studio. Design Management Journal. 4 (1), pp. 53-68.
TypeArticle
TitleGlobalization and product design education: the global studio.
AuthorsBohemia, E. and Harman, K.
Abstract

This paper examines shifts in manufacturing related to globalization. The purpose of the paper is to provide design educators with a better understanding of changes taking place in manufacturing, with the aim of generating discussion around educational responses to these changes in the subject area of design. In the first part of the paper, the broad transformations taking place in manufacturing are outlined, with a focus on concurrent engineering and agile manufacturing. Next, the ways these changes are affecting the contemporary organization of product development teams are examined. Then, the implications of these shifts for design education are considered. It is argued that changing trends in manufacturing, and related changes in the organization of product development, highlight the importance of equipping design students with skills for working in globally networked organizations. Finally, we overview an educational response to globalization in the subject area of design.

Research GroupWork and Learning Research Centre
PublisherDesign Management Institute
JournalDesign Management Journal
ISSN1942-5074
Publication process dates
Deposited20 May 2010
Output statusPublished
LanguageEnglish
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