Stewardship in Design Education

How can we equip the next generation of designers with the skills for eco-social design and stewardship?

Exploring the set of skills to be incorporated into contemporary design education when design education is struggling to move beyond old paradigms. Jan Albert Eckert provides a framework for eco-social design education, emphasizing stewardship for people, communities, and our planet.

Stewardship in Design delves into the practical skills which are crucial for navigating the challenges posed by our interconnected global and systemic polycrisis, ensuring that design education remains relevant and resilient.

Geared toward design professionals, this book is ideal reading for students and educators of Human-Centered Design Studies, visual communication design, product design, interaction design, service design, eco-social design and design management.