An Analysis of Sketch Inhibition within Contemporary Design Education

View/ Open
Date
2018-09Abstract
Sketch inhibition is regularly alluded to by educators as a phenomenon within design higher education, and one having increasingly marked effects on industry - but has garnered little attention from academics. This paper provides a meta-analysis of the literature and evaluation of the anatomy and functions of sketching during design ideation across a variety of disciplines. It demonstrates the importance of sketching for cognitive support, as a language, a means of reflection, and storage of information. It presents initial findings from the literature related to symptoms; from avoidance to an over reliance on digital tools and considers its causes, ranging from psycho-social, to technological. Fine art exercises have proven beneficial to its management, however further investigation is recommended to establish depth and enable a framework for its management within HE.
Description
open access article
Citation : Thurlow, L. and Ford, P. (2018) An Analysis of sketch inhibition within contemporary design education. Universal Journal of Design Education, 6(9), pp.2036-2046.
Research Group : Design and New Product Development
Peer Reviewed : Yes
Collections
Related items
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
-
Developing a persona-based user-centred design model in relation to idea generation that will both manage the product design processes and solve design problems
Nivala, Wen Cing-Yan (Thesis or dissertation / Doctoral / PhD)User-Centred Design (UCD) was proposed in the 1980s and, since then, its philosophy has helped to solve design problems, regardless of the advances in technology over time. The standard ISO 9241:210 (2010), formerly ISO ...