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Decolonization of Design Pedagogy: Design Education from the Lens of Indian Crafts
The current approach to teaching design predominantly follows Western design principles, often overshadowing indigenous or individual design elements, particularly in the context of India’s rich cultural heritage (Bahl D, The ancient Indian grid system: a new gateway to modern design language, India. Lap Lambert Academic, 2017a). This overlooks the nuanced design philosophy ingrained in traditional crafts and their deep cultural and spiritual meanings. There’s a need to document & study India’s design heritage in a focused manner to bridge this gap.
Indian traditional crafts embody intricate design philosophies with designated meanings rooted in cultural traditions (Dahejia HV, Akriti to Sanskriti. Abhinav, Delhi, 2010). To enhance global design language assimilation and understanding, it is crucial to explore & document these design nuances. An Indian design professional naturally understands these “Indianness” elements, providing a unique perspective, while others can find inspiration from them.
The study proposes an analytical exploration of design structures within a cultural and historical context, advocating for the decolonization of Indian design education. It aims to amalgamate Western concepts with traditional Indian heritage, and to create a possible global design language embracing these very modern Western concepts and indigenous historical inspiration. The methodology involves literature review, cultural analysis, expert interviews, artifact analysis, comparative analysis with Western design, and the creation of a compendium of guidelines for a more nuanced design education.
This research seeks to establish a cohesive design philosophy derived from Indian design elements, offering a parallel and innovative system for educating students, one which is relatable to their cultural context. It emphasizes equipping design professionals with both universal design tools and insights from Indian design, allowing for a balance between rich cultural heritage & design cohesion and functionality. Ultimately, this effort intends to empower future design professionals with an individual style deeply rooted in India’s cultural heritage.
Decolonization of Design Pedagogy: Design Education from the Lens of Indian Crafts
The current approach to teaching design predominantly follows Western design principles, often overshadowing indigenous or individual design elements, particularly in the context of India’s rich cultural heritage (Bahl D, The ancient Indian grid system: a new gateway to modern design language, India. Lap Lambert Academic, 2017a). This overlooks the nuanced design philosophy ingrained in traditional crafts and their deep cultural and spiritual meanings. There’s a need to document & study India’s design heritage in a focused manner to bridge this gap.
Indian traditional crafts embody intricate design philosophies with designated meanings rooted in cultural traditions (Dahejia HV, Akriti to Sanskriti. Abhinav, Delhi, 2010). To enhance global design language assimilation and understanding, it is crucial to explore & document these design nuances. An Indian design professional naturally understands these “Indianness” elements, providing a unique perspective, while others can find inspiration from them.
The study proposes an analytical exploration of design structures within a cultural and historical context, advocating for the decolonization of Indian design education. It aims to amalgamate Western concepts with traditional Indian heritage, and to create a possible global design language embracing these very modern Western concepts and indigenous historical inspiration. The methodology involves literature review, cultural analysis, expert interviews, artifact analysis, comparative analysis with Western design, and the creation of a compendium of guidelines for a more nuanced design education.
This research seeks to establish a cohesive design philosophy derived from Indian design elements, offering a parallel and innovative system for educating students, one which is relatable to their cultural context. It emphasizes equipping design professionals with both universal design tools and insights from Indian design, allowing for a balance between rich cultural heritage & design cohesion and functionality. Ultimately, this effort intends to empower future design professionals with an individual style deeply rooted in India’s cultural heritage.
Decolonization of Design Pedagogy: Design Education from the Lens of Indian Crafts
Design Science and Innovation
Sharma, Aneesha (editor) / Poovaiah, Ravi (editor) / Bahl, Dimple (author)
Futuring Design Education Conference ; 2024 ; Delhi, India
2025-02-13
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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