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Design Education Reimagined with Syracuse University


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Step into the halls of Syracuse University's Industrial and Interaction Design program, where creativity, innovation, and tradition converge to shape the next generation of designers. In this episode, we explore how this prestigious program is evolving to meet the challenges of an AI-powered future while maintaining its core hands-on approach.

Join host Sarah Nagle, a Syracuse alumna turned professor, as she takes us through the program's rich history and speaks with Professor Michael Kowalski about the delicate balance between traditional design skills and emerging technologies. We'll hear from current students navigating this evolving landscape and discover how AI is reshaping design education.

But what if the design studio itself could talk? 

Meet StudioIQ, our latest Vurb that embodies the spirit and wisdom of Syracuse's design program. Listen as this AI companion shares insights about student life, creative processes, and even dreams up its ideal physical form as a mobile workstation dispensing fresh Sharpies and design wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • The evolution of Syracuse's design program from its 1870 founding to today
  • How AI tools are being integrated into design education
  • The importance of maintaining fundamental design skills in an AI-driven world
  • Student perspectives on balancing traditional methods with new technologies
  • The unique culture and community within Syracuse Design Studios

What would you ask YOUR design studio if it could talk? Share your thoughts using #AIPoweredByPeople or connect with us on social media!

Download the Vurbs app to chat with Studio IQ and other AI-powered companions. Available on iOS and Google Play.

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Produced and edited by Sarah Nagle
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