O Ensino Superior em Design Têxtil em Portugal no Século XXI
Contributos para o Desenvolvimento de Processos Criativos e Pedagógicos
- Name
- Sónia Seixas
- Year
- 2024
- Institution
- Lisbon School of Architecture Universidade de Lisboa
- Supervisors
- Gianni Montagna, Maria João Félix
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Scope
- Design Education
- Taxonomy
- Epistemology
- Type
- Theoretical
- Language
- Portuguese
- Wordcount / Pagecount
- 127,343 / 496
- Joint supervision
- No
Development of a higher education teaching–learning model for textile design in Portugal
Research Process (7 methods)
x
Central Saint Martins, University of Borås, and Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli and several Portuguese institutions
Higher education students (undergraduate and master's levels) in textile design and fashion in Portugal
Specialists and stakeholders in the textile sector, including textile designers, educators, and representatives from technological centers and associations
two groups: interface centers/industry companies and academia
x
Specialists from academia and design professionals.
| # | Name of Method | Research Phase | Research Approach | Researcher Role | Object of Study / Participants | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature review | Exploratory | Qualitative | x | x | x |
| 2 | Case study | Exploratory | Qualitative | x | Central Saint Martins, University of Borås, and Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli and several Portuguese institutions | 3 |
| 3 | Questionnaire | Generative | Qualitative | x | Higher education students (undergraduate and master's levels) in textile design and fashion in Portugal | 150 |
| 4 | Interview | Exploratory | Qualitative | x | Specialists and stakeholders in the textile sector, including textile designers, educators, and representatives from technological centers and associations | 11 |
| 5 | Focus group | Generative | Qualitative | x | two groups: interface centers/industry companies and academia | 14 |
| 6 | Autoetnography | Generative/Evaluative | Qualitative | Participatory | x | 1 |
| 7 | Focus group | Evaluative | Qualitative | x | Specialists from academia and design professionals. | 4 |
Knowledge Transfer & Exchange
Knowledge Exchange (PhD Process): Exchange with Academia
| IK&T | Academia | Design Practice | Society |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context | No | No | No |
| Vision | Yes | No | No |
| Means | No | No | No |
Recommendations (7)
Present the proposed textile-design teaching-learning model to Portuguese higher-education institutions with design programs in order to assess receptivity to implementation and identify the logistical and institutional adjustments needed.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Medium → Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Develop full curricular sheets for the course units included in the proposed bachelor's degree in Textile Design.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Medium
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- High
Establish collaboration partnerships between academia, industry, and community in order to support shared teaching strategies and build an excellent textile-design education ecosystem.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Implement and monitor the proposed textile-design teaching-learning model, including mechanisms for long-term impact assessment on the creative textile industry and on students' professional development.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Extend the model through the design of a specialization program (postgraduate or master's level) in more specific textile-design areas such as knitwear, woven fabrics, and technical or functional textiles.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Medium
Establish international protocols that allow the creation of joint curricular programs in Textile Design.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Low-Medium
Continue academic and scientific research in textile design and textile-design teaching, given that this remains a nationally underexplored field.
- Scope:
- Macro
- Time Horizon:
- Long
- Evidence Strength:
- Exploratory
- Feasibility:
- Medium