Learning Processes in Group Designing
DS 30: Proceedings of DESIGN 2002, the 7th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik
Year: 2002
Editor: Marjanovic D.
Author: Ertsen, M. W.
Section: Design Education
Page(s): 981-986
Abstract
Engineering practice employs design teams. In an experiential learning process the separate learning cycles of team members are linked. Capable designers have to be trained at universities. The paper focuses on civil engineering design education at Delft University of Technology. The CE design projects provide a major input in the training of students, but two main concerns have been identified. First, the learning environment of projects and courses differ. Second, learning a well-defined design approach is not sufficient to become a successful designer. To gather insight in the activities of students in their projects, a small pilot research project was set up.
Keywords: design process, student teams, experiental learning