Rudolph Design Studio co-founder, Jim, contributed to the evolving dialog surrounding design education at this year’s International Design Conference, the perennial gathering of designers put on by the Industrial Designer’s Society of America. 

In his Center Stage presentation, Jim provided an overview of his recent article titled Bootstrapping Leadership Through Design. The presentation covered the current state of design education and introduced a platform to increase educational diversity and leadership training throughout the design curriculum.

The ensuing discussion was animated and informative - showcasing the unique voice of industrial design while highlighting the deep interconnectedness of all disciplines. 

Check out the full article here: https://www.idsa.org/educationpaper/bootstrapping-leadership-through-design