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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 1d

AI can generate images in seconds.
But conviction takes years to build.
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The Discipline of Commitment in #DesignEducation
#AI #Design #Creativity #MassimoVignelli
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The Discipline of Commitment in Design Education.

Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.”, John Ruskin

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 7d

“Art schools must remain incubators for #imagination, not extensions of industry.” Gwen van den Eijnde shares his vision for #fashion #education on #DesignEducation Talks podcast. @risd1877.bsky.social #DesignEducation #RISD www.buzzsprout.com/1969986/epis...

Costume as Sculpture: The Worlds of Gwen van den Eijnde - Design Education Talks

Gwen van den Eijnde is a French–Dutch artist and costume designer based in the United States. For the past decade, he has been teaching apparel design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Pr...

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 9d

#Education isn't about control; it's about partnership. By embracing mutual accountability, we cultivate respect and foster positive attitudes. Inspired by the insights of John Ruskin and Margaret McMillan. www.linkedin.com/pulse/foster...

Fostering Attitude in the Classroom: Why Mutual Accountability Matters

The question of how a teacher can truly foster attitude has long been at the heart of educational debates. Too often, the focus has been on control, authority, or discipline, as if the teacher’s role ...

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LeeSean 立翔 @leesean.bsky.social · 16d

@heretakis.bsky.social on the unequal price of becoming a designer:

"The children of privilege are here in growing numbers, reshaping the very landscape of design education."

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The Elephant in the Room: How Social Class Is Quietly Redefining Design Education

The elephant in the room isn’t just privilege, it’s what happens to design if we let privilege lead.

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 14d

AI won’t replace designers, it will reshape how we #design.
@zoink.bsky.social ( @figma.com ) & Pontus Wärnestål show us that the future of design is #collaborative, #ethical & deeply #human.
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The Future of Design: Dylan Field and Pontus Wärnestål on AI, Collaboration, and Creativity

The future of design is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, yet Dylan Field, co-founder of Figma, reminds us that the discipline remains profoundly human. AI today is not a full creative decisi...

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 16d

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 17d

Design Education Talks Among the World’s Top Art Education Podcasts
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Design Education Talks Among the World’s Top Art Education Podcasts

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 21d

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 21d

#Education’s Imagination Crisis: Why We Need Art Schools for the Mind: newartschool.education/2025/09/17/e...

Education’s Imagination Crisis: Why We Need Art Schools for the Mind

Unlock creativity and rescue our future: discovering why education’s imagination crisis demands art schools. Dive into how fostering creativity, not just knowledge, reshapes learners, communities, …

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 22d

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 22d

4th International Competition: Design Innovative Furniture for Street Vendors creative, ergonomic, low-cost furniture , portable, modular & sustainable. 1. Register
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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 22d

4th International Competition: Design Innovative Furniture for Street Vendors creative, ergonomic, low-cost furniture , portable, modular & sustainable. 1. Register
2. Submit 1 A1 PDF design sheet (+Competition ID) + bio
3. Email receipt [email protected]
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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · 25d

Designer, educator & podcaster @heretakis.bsky.social opens a window into the artistic universe that fuels his work in Cooter Mag’s latest feature. Full interview: cootermag.com/interviews/l...

Lefteris Heretakis: Igniting Creative Minds - CooterMag

In the symphony of human thought, where voices weave dreams and questions spark light, Lefteris Heretakis stands as a beacon, a guide for seeking minds. An educator and podcaster, he journeys through ...

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Sep 3

From counterculture to #design icon, @stevenheller.bsky.social's story is one of rebellion & creativity. Read about his 40-year legacy #DesignHistory #GraphicDesign #Innovation newartschool.education/2024/05/20/d...

Steven Heller: A Life in Design, History, and Education

Heller stands as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the field. His impact spans generations, disciplines and continents, shaping not only how we see design, but how we think about …

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌿 Ruskin’s Timeless Call: A conversation with designer, educator & podcaster @heretakis.bsky.social , exploring how John Ruskin’s principles of truth, beauty, and justice can renew art & design education today. #DesignEducation #DesignEducation #designEducation www.linkedin.com/pulse/ruskin...

Ruskin’s Timeless Call: A Conversation with Guild Companion, designer, educator and podcaster Lefteris Heretakis on Art, Design and Education

In an era captivated by fleeting trends and hollow profits, the voice of John Ruskin, the 19th-century artist, writer, and social critic, resonates with striking clarity. His words, steeped in a rever...

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 27

Explore the legacy of Brian Grimwood & the Central Illustration Agency in our latest article #Design #ArtAgency
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Design Education Talks: Brian Grimwood: The Illustrator Who Rewrote the Rules

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 23

The university is dying. Art & design education needs a revolution. The New Art School rejects grades, embraces hand, heart, & eye, and turns information into wisdom. Join the movement for meaningful creation! 🎨✍️ #NewArtSchool #ArtEducation www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we...

Why We Need the New Art School

The university is dying. The New Art School is our response.

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎙️ Big conversations, bold ideas, brilliant guests!!! the next 6 months of #Design #Education Talks are going to be unmissable! Subscribe & stay connected 👉 linktr.ee/thenewartsch... #DesignEducation

The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 18

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After the very first Design Education Forum by the New Art School in 2019, Design Education Talks podcast was created as a dynamic platform for the exchange of insights and ideas within the realm of a...

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎙️ Coming up on the Design Education Talks podcast until December, new thought-provoking episodes with leading voices in #design, #creativity and #education. Tune in: odysee.com/@thenewartsc... #DesignEducation #Podcast #TheNewArtSchool

The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 7

Adam Curtis’s Shifty on BBC iPlayer is a mesmerising dive into 40 years of British life, blending archive footage with a haunting look at our emotional past. A genre of one! #Shifty #AdamCurtis heretakis.medium.com/adam-curtis-...

Adam Curtis on AI and Shifty: A Haunting Reflection on Our Times

Adam Curtis, the maverick documentary filmmaker, has long been a provocateur of thought, weaving archival footage, music, and narrative…

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 5

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Aug 4

Provocative copy like “Will #advertising need smaller targets & better gun-sights?” captures the irreverent tone of 1960s UK ads. #AdDesign #UKDesign 🇬🇧 #DesignHistory #Advertising #Design www.linkedin.com/pulse/graphi...

Graphic Design Britain 1967: A Comprehensive Analysis Through the Lens of UK Graphic Design History

Graphic Design Britain, curated and designed by Frederick Lambert in 1967, stands as a seminal document in the history of British graphic design. Published by Peter Owen Ltd, this book captures the vi...

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Lefteris Heretakis @heretakis.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚀 Meet Haluk Sicimoglu, strategist, storyteller & founder of @thaatsit.bsky.social ! his viral TEDx talk “The Coffee That No One Likes” ☕ to insight-driven brand magic, Haluk turns overlooked ideas into heartfelt connections.🎥Watch: odysee.com/@thenewartsc...
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Design Education Talks Haluk Sicimoğlu: Blending Empathy with Advertising Expertise

We’re thrilled to welcome Haluk Sicimoğlu, a dynamic strategist, storyteller, and entrepreneur hailing from İzmir. As the founder of THAAT’S IT!, Haluk brings a sharp focus on innovation powered by in...

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Jul 31

Portfolio too big? Wrong format?
Phil Cleaver tells a story about a candidate who needed help lifting hers onto the table.
Lesson? Design your presentation, not just your work.

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What They Didn’t Teach You in Design School by Phil Cleaver

What They Didn’t Teach You in Design School is not just a book, it’s a survival guide for design graduates navigating the uncharted waters of professional practice. Written by Prof.

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