Speculative Design in Education: Mapping the Landscape

This paper presents findings from a recent European-wide study on the use of Speculative Design approaches within education. The study included a survey of design educators and interviews with Speculative Design practitioners. This data has contributed to a mapping of the current educational landscape in Europe and will inform the development of an open set of resources for educators interested in Speculative Design and related approaches. Themes that emerged from the study are discussed in detail in the paper including; views on defining a curriculum along with metrics for assessment, the development of open guidelines and frameworks, attitudes towards generating change and implementing action, and understanding the distinguishing characteristics of Speculative Design within an educational context.