Approaches to Design in the Management of Design Centers

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to study the
different approaches to design in internationally wellknown design centers and their associated design
support organizations. Management aspects of such
centers are also considered. The emphasis is placed on
the important lessons derived from a study visit carried
out by the researcher to several German design centers.
Interviewing the directors of German Design Centers
was planned in advance and twelve questions were sent by e-mail to prepare them for the meetings. These meetings were facilitated by a number of German scholars, professional designers, and design journalists who also contributed to the meetings and the outcomes. The paper offers a number of recommendations for improving the performance of the JDC’s approach to management and design