Destined to design? How and why Australian women choose to study industrial design
Data(s) |
15/04/2016
|
---|---|
Resumo |
Despite over three decades of legislation and initiatives designed to tackle the traditional gender divide in the science, technology and design fields, only a quarter of the registered architects in Australia are women. There are no statistics available for other design disciplines, with little known about why women choose design as a career path and who or what influences this decision. This qualitative research addresses this knowledge gap, through semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted with 19 Australian women who completed an industrial (product) design degree. Thematic analysis revealed three key themes: childhood aptitude and exposure; significant experiences and people; and design as a serendipitous choice. The findings emphasise the importance of early exposure to design as a potential career choice, highlighting the critical role played by parents, teachers, professionals and social networks. |
Formato |
application/pdf |
Identificador | |
Publicador |
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
Relação |
http://eprints.qut.edu.au/82974/3/82974.pdf DOI:10.1111/jade.12053 Lockhart, Catherine Anne & Miller, Evonne (2016) Destined to design? How and why Australian women choose to study industrial design. International Journal of Art and Design Education. (In Press) |
Direitos |
Copyright © 2015 The Author & iJADE © 2015 NSEAD/John Wiley & Sons Ltd |
Fonte |
School of Design; Creative Industries Faculty |
Palavras-Chave | #Industrial design #Design education #Women |
Tipo |
Journal Article |