Maurice Barnwell received his design education in Birmingham and in Toronto. He has worked and taught in the UK, Hong Kong and Canada. In February 1991 he founded IDFORUM, the first computer newsgroup dedicated to the world of industrial design. His teaching career covers three decades and includes courses concerned with the history of design, history of communication design, images, text and ideas, the cultural controls of design, design in society, design creativity and research in design. Barnwell is a well-traveled speaker and has presented at conferences in Europe, Asia and North America. His current research is focused on the changing nature of design. His most recent publication, Design, Creativity and Culture: an orientation to design was published by Black Dog in October 2011.
Session Title:
Design: Past, Present and Future: The Path to Social Modernization?
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