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The iF Design Foundation (Hanover, Germany) supports scientific research and education, culture, social engagement, environmental awareness, and sustainability.

31/10/2023

"DESIGN CAN'T YET DO WHAT IT NEEDS TO." – Prof. Annette Diefenthaler

As part of a panel discussion organized by BWM Group Design and Die Neue Sammlung, the Social Design Forum Nürnberg ( ) spoke with Prof. Annette Diefenthaler, a board member of the iF Design Foundation. Prof. Diefenthaler has held the position of Professor of "Design and Transdisciplinarity" at the TUM School of Engineering and Design since January 2023. In addition, as Executive Director of the newly founded Munich Design Institute, she is charged with establishing an integrative research center that anchors research by and about design in the TUM context.

"Changing Perspectives" was the theme of the gathering. Under the overarching title "New Modes", the event brought together experts from various disciplines and a large audience for the third time. This time, the focus was on the potential of interdisciplinarity as an enabler of social change.

The discussion delved into the current challenges and opportunities within the field of design and how Prof. Annette Diefenthaler is addressing them through her mission for "Design and Transdisciplinarity" at TU Munich.

Read the full article and find out what Annette Diefenthaler has to say about designing design education here: https://sdnue.de/das-was-design-muss-kann-es-im-moment-nicht/
Only available in German

27/10/2023

The iF Design Foundation and Die Neue Sammlung reflect on a successful workshop and subsequent symposium on “Personal Growth” in Munich. The event featured four impulses followed by an interactive elaboration of the skills strength emotional intelligence resilience and critical thinking in the context of design education. Over the coming weeks you will be able to watch all impulses as well as the panel discussion in their entirety on the iF Design Foundation website and social media channels. Check out the sneak peek and follow our accounts for more insights in the next weeks!

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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSE FOR A NEW CURRICULUMJoint project of Die Neue Sammlung and iF Design Foundation.

11/10/2023

Concluding the PERSONAL GROWTH workshop and symposium from and the , Prof. Dr. Dr. Norman Sieroka will share his insights on CRITICAL THINKING IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Norman Sieroka is full professor for theoretical philosophy at the University of Bremen and lecturer for philosophy at the ETH Zurich. He studied philosophy, physics, and mathematics in Heidelberg and Cambridge and holds doctorate degrees in both, philosophy and physics. His main areas of research are philosophy of time, philosophy of perception (especially hearing), philosophy of science (especially physics) and the historiography of philosophy.
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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSES FOR A NEW CURRICULUM
Joint project of and

PERSONAL GROWTH workshop and symposium
October 10–12, 2023

10/10/2023

Following the impulse givers Caroline Heim and Christian Heim for the planned workshop and symposium PERSONAL GROWTH, we introduce Prof. Dr. Ilona Boniwell who will present studies and ideas on the topic of PERCEIVED TIME USE.

Ilona Boniwell is one of the European leaders in positive psychology, studying, researching, teaching and implementing positive psychology for over 20 years, working as an academic, but also as a consultant with private companies, education, higher education and governmental institutions. She is a full professor of positive psychology and coaching psychology at the University of East London, co-directs the International MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and a PhD Programme in Positive Psychology at UEL, teaches Positive Management at l’Ecole CentraleSupelec Paris and HEC, and consults around the world as a director of Positran. Her main teaching expertise lies in the areas of positive psychology and positive psychology applications, with research interests around: subjective time use, time perspective, eudaimonic well-being, measuring well-being and engagement at work, tangible tools and applications of positive psychology to business, executive coaching and education.

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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSES FOR A NEW CURRICULUM
Joint project of and

PERSONAL GROWTH workshop and symposium
October 10–12, 2023

09/10/2023

We introduce our next speakers for the planned workshop and symposium on the topic of PERSONAL GROWTH: First, Prof. Dr. Caroline Heim, who will give impulses on the topic of RESILIENCE together with Dr. Christian Heim.

Caroline has had a multifaceted journey in her road to researching and presenting on university student resilience. She is regarded as the leading global authority on theatre audiences through her oft-cited book Audience as Performer: the changing role of theatre audiences in the twenty-first century (Routledge, 2016), and prior to entering academia, Caroline worked as a professional actor on New York stages winning a Drama League Award. Caroline gives keynotes globally, has written three books and numerous articles on topics that range from the mental health of university students to psychological relationships in the theatre. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, for example, Caroline and Christian Heim theorized on, devised and implemented an innovative mental health program for Caroline’s university students. The aim was to build their resilience during social isolation and significant escalation of their anxiety and depression levels. Findings from this work has been integrated into Caroline’s teaching and research articles, and the program continues to be taught through her unique approach to embodied learning.
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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSES FOR A NEW CURRICULUM
Joint project of and

PERSONAL GROWTH workshop and symposium
October 10–12, 2023

09/10/2023

We introduce our next speakers for the planned workshop and symposium on the topic of PERSONAL GROWTH: Together with Prof. Dr. Caroline Heim, psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim will give impulses on the topic of RESILIENCE.

Christian Heim has over 20 years of diverse experience in mental health as a clinician, researcher and speaker. His research area is preventative mental health and in this he publishes, gives international keynotes and lectures to lawyers, doctors, university students and the general public to help avoid burnout, compassion fatigue and mental illness, and to foster resilience. As a private psychiatrist, Christian subspecialized in people suffering personal trauma, particularly war-related PTSD or severe childhood sexual trauma, and in couple therapy where mental illness is prominent. As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland he lectures to trainee doctors and psychiatrists.
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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSES FOR A NEW CURRICULUM
Joint project of and

PERSONAL GROWTH workshop and symposium
October 10–12, 2023

28/09/2023

We continue our preview of the next event of the joint campus project of Die Neue Sammlung and the iF Design Foundation with the introduction of the international speakers on the topic of PERSONAL GROWTH.
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To start off, we are pleased to introduce Sara Canna, who will give impulses around the topic of Emotional intelligence during the planned workshop and symposium.

Sara Canna is an experienced Human Resources professional with extensive international experience in leading large-scale projects in the areas of: Talent Management and Development, Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Staff Engagement and Organizational Development. She has over 20 years’ experience in Global Talent Management and Development within international and multicultural organizational environments; she is a certified coach and career counselor with a specialization in Emotional Intelligence assessment and development. Her main passion is supporting individuals and teams to enhance their potential by tapping into their inner resources; developing and growing their knowledge, skills and competencies in order to enable them to excel in their performance, feel fulfilled and empowered. She currently works at the World Health Organization and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSES FOR A NEW CURRICULUM
Joint project of Die Neue Sammlung and iF Design Foundation

PERSONAL GROWTH workshop and symposium
October 10–12, 2023

22/09/2023

As part of the joint campus project of Die Neue Sammlung and the iF Design Foundation, the next event on the future of design education will take place from October 10 to 12 in Munich. On the three day workshop and symposium five international speakers will give impulses on the topic PERSONAL GROWTH.

The workshops dedicated to this subject will take place during the first two days of the event (by invitation). These workshops will draw upon the latest research findings and incorporate practical insights, which will be applied to specific scenarios within the realm of design education. On the third day, these insights will be deliberated upon and discussed with a broader audience.

SIGN UP for the three-day workshop or symposium at: [email protected]

The workshop and symposium will be documented for subsequent publication (audio, photo and video). The language of the event will be English.
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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION
IMPULSE FOR A NEW CURRICULUM

PERSONAL GROWTH
OCTOBER 10–12, 2023

06/09/2023

BRAND DESIGN: Creating a brand's visual identity

Brand design, also known as corporate design, is the process of developing and maintaining a brand's visual identity to make it unique and recognizable. It is an important part of branding and combines creative design elements with strategic marketing concepts.

As a brand designer you will create logos that represent the essence of the brand and convey its message. You’ll carefully select colors and fonts that fit the brand's identity, and create a consistent visual language. You will also design packaging that attractively displays products and reinforces the brand message. Ensuring that the brand is represented online through website design, social media graphics and banners is also part of the job.

As a brand designer you must understand a brand's values, mission, and target audience in order to appropriately express its identity. Skills in graphic design software and visual design are essential. The ability to present ideas and communicate with clients is important in understanding and implementing their needs. Brand design plays a key role in how companies are perceived and how they stand out from the competition. By creating a strong visual identity, brand designers help strengthen the brand’s image and build long-term customer loyalty.

As a brand designer, you'll work in advertising and design agencies that develop brand strategies and creative design solutions for clients. Some large corporations have in-house design departments that focus on brand design. However, many brand designers work as freelancers, offering their services to a variety of clients.

If we have peaked your interest, check out the brand design study programs at our new STUDY PROGRAM FINDER: https://lnkd.in/ebSFGUAH

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Note: Despite careful research, the database may still be incomplete. We are constantly updating the Design Study Program Finder and welcome any suggestions for additions and corrections. Please send them to: [email protected]

01/09/2023

IMPULSE FOR A NEW CURRICULUM – René Spitz explains how he implements Larry Corio's impulse on 'impact measurement' in his practice as a design professor.

René Spitz, board member of the iF Design Foundation and professor of media design at the Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln, explores Larry Corio's impact measurement and draws on the high value of 'how we actually measure the effect of what we're doing'. He explains how to figure out: What is the effect? What is the result? And what is the trigger? Watch the full video to hear what Spitz has to say about Corio's measurement techniques, which Corio also uses at the world's leading design and innovation firm, IDEO.

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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSE FOR A NEW CURRICULUM
Joint project of Die Neue Sammlung and iF Design Foundation

24/08/2023

RETAIL DESIGN: Create a shopping experience

In retail design, you'll be involved in designing and optimizing retail spaces to create an appealing and customer-friendly shopping experience. It is a multidisciplinary field that combines aspects of graphic design, interior design, brand identity, and retail psychology.

You will design the interiors of stores and retail spaces to ensure efficient use of space and an attractive appearance. You will also develop creative concepts to communicate a company's brand identity and message through store design. As a retail designer, you will strategically arrange products and displays to increase visibility and sales. Creating a pleasant atmosphere and considering the needs of customers is key. Modern retail designers integrate technology, such as interactive displays or mobile apps, to enhance the shopping experience.

Retail designers must understand customer needs, preferences, and behaviors to develop successful concepts. Knowledge of interior design, 3D modeling and design software is an advantage. A good sense of current trends in design, fashion and retail helps to develop contemporary concepts.

As a retail designer, you will find employment at retail chains, boutiques and shopping centers to design their retail spaces. There are also specialized agencies that focus on retail design and brand staging. Alternatively, you can work as a freelance retail designer and accept commissions from various companies.

If we have peaked your interest, check out the retail design study programs at our new STUDY PROGRAM FINDER: https://lnkd.in/ebSFGUAH

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Note: Despite careful research, the database may still be incomplete. We are constantly updating the Design Study Program Finder and welcome any suggestions for additions and corrections. Please send them to: [email protected]

22/08/2023

IMPULSE FOR A NEW CURRICULUM – René Spitz explains how he implements Blanka Tacer's impulse on 'spatial learning' in his practice as a design professor.

René Spitz, board member of the iF Design Foundation and professor of media design at the Rheinische Fachhochschule in Cologne, draws on the key aspects presented by Blanka Tacer at the LEARNING & TEACHING SCIENCES workshop in Munich in March. Commitment was an important concept in Tacer's impulse. Watch the full video to see how Spitz implements the creative and mental support techniques Blanka Tacer shared with us.

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DESIGNING DESIGN EDUCATION – IMPULSE FOR A NEW CURRICULUM
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