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Sustainable Transitions through Democratic Design: Insights and Reflections on Doctoral Training

Lucy Kimbell, Marzia Mortati, Karol Murlak, Laurene Vaughan

This publication explores the evolution of doctoral education in design. It addresses challenges such as preparing graduates for complex socio-environmental issues, integrating AI and developing leadership skills for service and policy design. It presents the training methods and tools used in CoDesign4Transitions to address these challenges, such as the PhD Canvas, which aim to empower doctoral candidates to act as agents of change, foster collaboration with partners and each other, and facilitate knowledge exchange. Through ethical participation and regular self-assessment, the network ensures that learning remains inclusive, respectful and responsive to community needs.

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