Crossing Design Boundaries

This collection features over 100 papers exploring innovative approaches in product design education, showcasing the theme of Crossing Design Boundaries.

This book presents over 100 papers from the 3rd Engineering & Product Design Education International Conference, focusing on innovative approaches in product design education. The theme of Crossing Design Boundaries reflects the evolving nature of modern product design and development projects, emphasizing the integration of various disciplines that contribute to this field.

The editors aim to showcase the intersection of disciplines such as anthropology, psychology, and technology within product design. Crossing Design Boundaries delves into the application of soft computing in wearable products and explores the potential of new media in design. This multifaceted approach aims to highlight the importance of collaboration and the sharing of knowledge across different design sectors.

The book addresses important topics such as Design Curriculum Development, Interdisciplinarity, and Design Collaboration, ensuring a comprehensive overview of current issues in product design education. It also includes discussions on established design disciplines like interaction design, jewellery design, and furniture design, which have often been overlooked. By incorporating diverse perspectives, Crossing Design Boundaries serves as a valuable resource for educators, practitioners, and students interested in the future of product design and its educational frameworks.