A speculative design that encourages dynamic, continually evolving curriculums.

Speculative design as a form of design that uses imagination to spark conversation and debate. It allows us to critically reflect on our present, and inform our design decisions in the future. You can learn more about this in my DES231 blogs! In this project, I explore the critical problems in the education system today and how we can improve them.

Brief: Create a future scenario for your chosen topic ("The Future of the classroom").

During my research, I analysed the history of education, new trends, as well as different learning pedagogies. I was also fortunate to speak to an innovative educator, The Nerdy Teacher (Nicholas Provenzano) and a speaker on education, Mark Prensky , to gather further insights. To connect my concepts together and build a scenario, I utilised mind-mapping techniques, speculative time-lining, three horizons framework, and the AEIOU framework.
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In my scenario, the global education system has been converted into a network of hyperloop trains, each of which contains a classroom. Through experimentation and hands-on learning, students are able to learn while satisfying their natural curiosity. Everything is explained in the article below!
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Brief: Design an artefact that fits in your future scenario world.

How can education continually adapt to our rapidly changing world? Why are modern education systems outdated by decades? The Discovery Cube is a future device that embraces the idea that there is no 'perfect' education system. It should constantly be adapting to the circumstances and discoveries around us.

The Discovery Cube provides flexible learning frameworks for each subject. By removing set curriculums, this allows education to adapt to students' individual needs and interests, allowing them to construct their own learning path.

Note: This artefact is conceptual
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