A Focus on Pedagogy

Abstract

This body of work addresses the topic of diversity and inclusion in design thinking as a pedagogical approach to the studio classroom. In response to the challenges surrounding personal, social and cultural heightened by the changes the world has experienced in recent years, the work seeks to integrate empathy into design education to provide students with a creative and open mindset to design equitable, forward-looking audiovisual communications. The project Sensory Type: From Motivation to Activation leads to collaborative student work creating visual narratives presented in projection-mapped installations. It utilizes the sensory qualities of contemporary audiovisual communication to play a critical role as a space for emotional intelligence, cognitive flexibility, and empathy that encompasses individuals and social cultures. Therefore, the work fosters student collaboration to develop perceptual and conceptual skills that shape messages of envisioning a dynamic future.