What if the best model for education wasn’t a school at all, but a calling? Jesus didn’t build classrooms — he built disciples. His model of formation was voluntary, costly, and rooted in lived practice, not compliance. In my new essay, I explore how...
In a world where design education risks drowning in theory, this essay makes a radical call: put feeling back at the heart of design. Drawing on John Ruskin’s timeless wisdom, the Bauhaus, Bridget Riley, and today’s studios, it argues that true desig...
In an era captivated by fleeting trends and hollow profits, the voice of John Ruskin, the 19th-century artist, writer, and social critic, resonates with striking clarity. His words, steeped in a reverence for truth, beauty, and justice, offer a compa...
The Future of Design Education: A Conversation with Jac Batey In a recent episode of Design Education Talks for The … More
Brian Grimwood’s journey is a masterclass in creativity and adaptability. From his early days at Bromley Tech to his global impact through the CIA, he has navigated the industry with humour and grit. The CIA, with its commitment to “vitality and dyna...
Design education sits at a crossroads. For over a century, its structures have been dominated by systems of order — grids, rules, and pedagogical frameworks born out of the Bauhaus and perpetuated through Basel, Ulm, and the International Style. Stud...
Design Education Talks Among the World’s Top Art Education Podcasts
In a rich conversation on Restless Entertainment, Adam Curtis discusses his new BBC series Shifty, exploring 40 years of British emotional history. He critiques liberalism, the collapse of political imagination, and how digital life has eroded authen...
Phil Cleaver’s What They Didn't Teach You in Design School: What You Actually Need to Know to Make a Success in the Industry, is a candid, practical, and inspiring guide tailored for art and design students and educators. This book addresses the ofte...
Whether you're just starting out or running a high-end studio, having the right gear for product photography can make or break your workflow. In a recent podcast, industry professionals broke down three setups tailored to different budgets: beginner...
