Conference Agenda

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Session Overview
Location: De Rohan (Room 101 - Level 1)
Date: Wednesday, 10/Sept/2025
2:00pm
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5:00pm
WORKSHOP 1: Exploring New Extended Realities for Designing Human-Centered Product-Service Systems
Location: De Rohan (Room 101 - Level 1)
Chair: Pete Evans, Iowa State University
Date: Thursday, 11/Sept/2025
10:20am
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12:35pm
1A: Collaborative design education practices
Location: De Rohan (Room 101 - Level 1)
Chair: Hilary Grierson, University of Strathclyde
 
10:20am - 10:42am

Rise of the machines: trends, challenges and future directions for AI in design education

Ross Brisco1, Kieran Gunn1, Anders Berglund2

1: University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom; 2: Mälardalen University, Sweden



10:42am - 11:04am

Exploring the learning experiences of Chinese industrial design students in the global studio

Yun Fan1, Bohemia Erik2, Yang Zhang3

1: Nanjing University of the Arts, China & Shandong University of Art and Design, China; 2: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway & Shandong University of Art and Design, China; 3: Nanjing University of the Arts, China & Shandong University of Art and Design, China



11:04am - 11:26am

PROCESS OF IDENTIFYING AND CONSOLIDATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DESIGN STUDENTS: A TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL LIFE

Juan Carlos Marquez Cañizares, Griselda Esthela Oyervides-Ramirez

Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico



11:26am - 11:48am

Pluralising the product design process to create inclusive design-based teaching and learning of general complex problem-solving in high school education

Leon LOH1, Somin LEE2, Chen ZONG3, Melanie SARANTOU1, Moe SHIMOMURA4, Yanfang ZHANG1, Noriko TAKANO5

1: Kyushu University, Faculty of Design, Japan; 2: Independent designer and researcher; 3: Kyushu University, Graduate School of Design; 4: Kyushu University, International Education Navigation Center; 5: Kyushu University, Faculty of Medical Science



11:48am - 12:10pm

Empowering the Pipeline: Developing a Human-Centred Multi-Level Mentorship Framework for Women in Design & Engineering

Abigail Batley1, Franziska Conrad2, Carly Stewart1

1: Bournemouth University, United Kingdom; 2: University of Southampton, United Kingdom



12:10pm - 12:32pm

Design Studio Practice to Foster Cultural Awareness: A Tale of Two Countries

Luis Mejia-Puig1, Edgar Martinez-Munoz2, Carlos Araujo-Mejia3

1: University of Florida, United States of America; 2: Universidad Autonoma de Occidente; 3: Universidad Icesi

1:30pm
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3:00pm
2A: New frameworks in collaborative design education
Location: De Rohan (Room 101 - Level 1)
Chair: Aykut Coskun, Koc University
 
1:30pm - 1:52pm

Exploring the Development Path of a Systems Engineer's Mindset: From Abstract Ideas to Specific Tasks

Anton Dybov, Rainer Stark

Technische Universität Berlin, Germany



1:52pm - 2:14pm

DESIGNING HUMAN-CENTRED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN EDUCATION: ANALYSING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PATTERNS TO ENHANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Derek Covill, Pablo Prieto, James Tooze

University of Brighton



2:14pm - 2:36pm

A PILOT STUDY EXPLORING DIGITAL OUTDOOR KNOWLEDGE WORK AND LEARNING

Pete Evans

Iowa State University, United States of America



2:36pm - 2:58pm

Design Director Approach to Product Design Engineering Education

Alexander "Freddie" Holliman

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

3:20pm
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5:10pm
3A: New educational methods in collaborative design
Location: De Rohan (Room 101 - Level 1)
Chair: Zhengya Gong, University of Lapland
 
3:20pm - 3:42pm

THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL SKETCH MODELLING IN THE DIGITAL DESIGN ERA

Owain Pedgley, Bahar Şener

Middle East Technical University, Turkiye



3:42pm - 4:04pm

GAMIFICATION, XR LESSONS, AI AND HISTORY TELLING AS ENGINE IN THE LEARNING PROCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Veronica Saavedra Gastelum1, Carlos Alberto Gonzalez Almaguer1, Natalia Frías Reid1, Anders Berglund2, Guillermo Montero3, Rommel Pacheco1, Juan Manuel Murillo1

1: Tecnologico de Monterrey; 2: Mälardalen University; 3: Universidad de Sevilla



4:04pm - 4:26pm

Fostering Student Creativity and Futuring through Design Jams

Erica Löfström1, Marikken Høiseth1, Trude J. Arntsen1, Julie Hoven1, Solveig Vittersø1, Therese Høstad2

1: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway; 2: Trondheim Municipality



4:26pm - 4:48pm

From Classroom to Crisis: Applying Teaching Methods to Tackle Drowning in Bangladesh

John Powell1, Gary Underwood2, Franziska Conrad2

1: Bournemouth University; 2: University of Southampton, United Kingdom



4:48pm - 5:10pm

Guiding Design Directions in Industry-Collaborative Graduation Projects through a Unifying Theme

Bahar Şener, Owain Pedgley

Middle East Technical University, Turkiye

Date: Friday, 12/Sept/2025
10:40am
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12:30pm
4A: New learning and teaching methods fostering collaborative products and services
Location: De Rohan (Room 101 - Level 1)
Chair: Annika Bastian, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
 
10:40am - 11:02am

Triple-Benefit Engineering Education: Solving Real-World Durability Issues in Lifting Mechanisms Through Multidisciplinary University-Industry Collaboration

William Manjud Maluf Filho1, Victor de Faria Regente4, Mohammad Hossein Shaterzadeh Yazdi3, Vinicius Kaster Marini2, Marcelo Augusto Leal Alves1

1: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo; 2: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University de Santa Maria; 3: Department of Mechanical Engineering, FEI University Center; 4: Baccalaureat in Mechanical Engineering, FEI University Center



11:02am - 11:24am

Design Futureverse: integrating social VR in design education

Carmen Bruno1, Marita Canina1, Daniela Amandolese2

1: Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; 2: German University in Cairo - GUC



11:24am - 11:46am

IS HIGH SKETCHING PROFICIENCY STILL AN ADVANTAGE? EXPLORING THE ROLE OF FREEHAND DRAWING IN VEHICLE DESIGN WITHIN THE 2D GENERATIVE AI LANDSCAPE

Juan Antonio Munoz1, Mauricio Novoa2, Alejandr Lozano Robledo3

1: University of Montreal, Canada; 2: Western Sydney University, Australia; 3: University of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America



11:46am - 12:08pm

USING THE STEAM x D FRAMEWORK FOR TRANSDISCIPLINARY DESIGN TRAINING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THROUGH THE FRESHMORE ASIAN CO-CURRICULUM TRIP (FACT) PROGRAMME

Kien T Truong2, Lan H Phan2, Rafhiah Kahar3, Franklin Anariba1

1: Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore; 2: Fulbright University Vietnam, Vietnam; 3: Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei



12:08pm - 12:30pm

HCD to address the water crisis. A multi-case approach

Juan Carlos Marquez Cañizares, Griselda Esthela Oyervides-Ramirez

Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico

1:30pm
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3:20pm
5A: Pedagogical considerations for collaborative design education practices
Location: De Rohan (Room 101 - Level 1)
Chair: Ayca Kinik, Tec de Monterrey
 
1:30pm - 1:52pm

Promoting inclusive learning for cross-cultural design collaborations

Meichun Liu1, Wan-Ling Chang2

1: University of Washington, United States of America; 2: National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan



1:52pm - 2:14pm

Exploring Reflective Journaling in Design Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Ayca Kinik, Mario Martínez-Magallanes, Gilberto Castillo Martell

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico



2:14pm - 2:36pm

Reflecting on the changing roles of student design teams in global design projects

Yang Zhang1, Yun Fan2, Bohemia Erik3, Jianglong Yu4

1: Nanjing University of the Arts, China & Nanjing University of the Arts, China & Shandong University of Art and Design, China; 2: Nanjing University of the Arts, China & Shandong University of Art and Design, China; 3: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway & Shandong University of Art and Design,China; 4: Shandong University of Art and Design,China



2:36pm - 2:58pm

FOSTERING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS: MANAGING ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY INTERACTIONS IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Vikki Eriksson1,2, Sara Figueiredo1,2, Tua Björklund1,2, Senni Kirjavainen1,2

1: Aalto Design Factory, Aalto University; 2: Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Aalto University School of Engineering



2:58pm - 3:20pm

Integrating Art-based Strategies in the Design Process for Complex Problem-Solving in Japanese High School

Chaoqing JIA1, Leon LOH2

1: Kyushu University, Graduate School of Design; 2: Kyushu University, Faculty of Design