Abstract
What is the role of mindfulness in the future of design education? Recently, the design community has embraced mindfulness as a tool to improve educational practices. Practicing mindfulness within the design studio classroom can enhance students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and empathy. Previous research reported positive benefits when mindfulness is integrated in these learning settings. However, this promising research path intersection is a) still in its early beginnings; and b) there has been little research into various types of mindfulness practices and techniques in educational settings. We set out to address these research gaps by conducting a university-based pilot study in which we tested three types of techniques in design studio classrooms: focused attention, open monitoring, and loving-kindness. The findings suggest that different techniques have different effects on students’ experiences across the creative process continuum. We discuss these findings, their implications for practice, and future research in this area.
Presenters
Alberto IberbudenStudent, Master of Arts in Intergrated Design, Anhalt Univesity of Applied Sciences, Sachsen, Germany
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Mindfulness Design, Mindful Design Education, Design Education, Mindful Learning
