Distributed design studio: evaluation of three way collaboration

Lauche, Kristina, Bohemia, Erik, Badke-Schaub, Petra, Wilson, Colin, Langeveld, Lau, Connor, Chris and Titley, Will (2007) Distributed design studio: evaluation of three way collaboration. In: Shaping the Future: the 9th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (EPDE), 13-14 September 2007, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne.

PDF (Conference paper) Lauche, Bohemia Badke-Schaub et al - distributed design studio.....conference paper.pdf Restricted to Repository staff only Download (2MB) | Request a copy

Abstract

The Globally Distributed Design Studio (GDDS) was developed as a course in which students could practice virtual collaboration and designer-client interaction. Geographical distance was used to provide students with an experiential learning environment to prepare them for collaboration in a distributed product development process. The GDDS course was established between three universities. The results of a mid-term course evaluation show that most of the students found it an interesting and motivating experience and felt they had improved their skills for virtual teamwork and designer-client communication. In terms of the student feedback, the course can be seen as successful even more so for collaboration across greater distance.

Actions (login required)

View Item

Downloads