Designing for AI: Recommendations for a Future-Ready Design Education

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This study aims to assess the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in design schools, identify gaps and challenges, and propose recommendations for enhancing AI preparedness. After a comprehensive literature review on the implications of AI in creative disciplines and education, a mixed-methods approach will use content analysis of top-ranked Design schools and expert interviews. The study assesses how Design Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) integrate AI into their curricula to equip students with the skills needed to prepare for professional careers in the AI paradigm. The findings further inform recommendations for improving AI education in design, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the AI-driven design landscape. This research is significant as it provides valuable insights for design schools to improve their AI education offerings. The main objective is to evaluate the current state of AI design education, identify gaps and challenges in AI integration from faculty, staff, and HEI stakeholders, and develop recommendations to enhance AI readiness in design schools. By addressing these issues, this study proposes a framework to help design schools better equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the AI-driven design landscape.