Lessons from the design school apocalypse: How remote learning will shape the studio of tomorrow

Project Description:

The focus of this study is to compare and contrast the benefits and pain-points of an on-campus versus online studio experience. This study aims to identify which aspects and practices of the online mode might complement the on-campus mode.

For the proposed research question, we took a qualitative approach. We sent out questionnaires and conducted semi-structured interviews to collect data from students in various design-related programs in the School of Media and Design. The data gathered from the questionnaire and interviews were analyzed by thematic coding.

Our major findings are:
1. Remote studio increases interaction with the instructor but lacks dynamics between students
2. Tools and methods used in remote learning increased the overall student performance
3. Remote environment enabled easier collaboration with team and clients
4. The outcome of remote learning depends on the program

Based on the findings and literature review, we came up with the following recommendations for a blended learning model:
1. Find the balance between technology presence and organic human interaction
2. Keep the habit of using Slack, online submission, and class recordings
3. Be aware of the instructor’s and students’ capability
4. Keep in mind that the blended model must be tailored to fit the context of each program

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