How to Be a Design Academic: From Learning to Leading

This book provides guidance and real-life experiences for navigating the challenges and processes of being a design academic, covering topics such as teaching, research, leadership, and career management. It is ideal for academics, aspiring academics, and research students in design fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of navigating the multifaceted world of design academia, encompassing the diverse challenges, requirements, and processes associated with both the routine and extraordinary aspects of an academic role in various design fields, such as architecture, urban design, interior design, landscape architecture, fashion, industrial design, interaction design, and graphic design.

The book is structured into two parts: Part 1, "Starting Out," and Part 2, "Becoming a Leader." It offers invaluable insights through real-life experiences shared by actual academics, ranging from early career researchers to full professors and heads of schools. This diverse range of authors provides a wealth of perspectives, encompassing the full spectrum of academic life, including the exhilarating highs of teaching, groundbreaking research, impactful leadership, and efficient management of one's working life and career.

Whether you are an established academic seeking to enhance your skills or an aspiring scholar eager to embark on a journey in design academia, this book is an essential resource. It covers a wide range of topics, from developing effective teaching strategies to managing research projects, fostering collaboration within academic communities, and navigating the complexities of academic administration.

With its comprehensive coverage and practical advice, this book is tailored to meet the needs of academics, aspiring academics, and research students across a diverse range of design fields. It serves as a valuable guide, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in their academic pursuits and make a significant impact in the world of design.

Weight: 652g
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367362904