Trans-modern Consciousness: Mapping Value Systems and Models for Graphic Design Education

Abstract

This paper describes a three-axis model of six design philosophical orientations that map the ranges of traditional or modern approaches to graphic design education as defined by the authorship of the design brief, the tools used for designing, and valued output of design efforts It argues that through a framework of trans-modern consciousness, institutions and individuals can select among traditional, modern, and post-modern-based design philosophical orientations to construct integrated design praxis for themselves.

Key Words:

• trans-modern
• design philosophy
• design education