CONNECTING LEARNERS
WITH LEARNERS
KateHerd’sresearchliesinmasscustomisation, “The research student tutorship means I can
arelativelyunexploredareaofdesign,where work towards my PhD and publish my work while
customerscanbecomeinvolvedasco-designersin developing my teaching skills within a supportive
theproductsthattheybuy.NikeiDshoesand and dynamic atmosphere. The staff here are forward-
Timbuk2‘designabag’areexamplesofthekinds thinking and committed and are doing fabulous work
ofcompanieswhereconsumershavethe in research, with business, and of course, in
opportunitytodesigntheirownversionsof teaching their students.”
products.
Katehasalreadyhadastrongcareerinproduct
Kateusesaresearchtoolcalled‘designprobes’ design,runningherownbusinesssince2001.
whichenablescustomerstorecordandreflect Shehopestocontinueherownworkalongside
upontheexperiencestheyhave. agrowingacademiccareer.
The future is learning
The great American thinker Eric Hoffer said: “In
times of change the learners will inherit the earth,
while the knowers will find themselves beautifully
equipped to deal with the world that no longer
exists.” Our School is committed to preserving the
integrity of learning and scholarship – we are all here
to learn from each other.
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