Image: pixabay.com Business of Design Education THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE BY ROBERT NIEMINEN As the profession of design continues to evolve, educators must equip students with more than technical skills to thrive in the global workplace SPECULATING ABOUT THE FUTURE OF DESIGN IS AN IMPRECISE UNDERTAKING. With rapidly advancing technology, lines between market segments virtually disappearing, and increasingly integrated and specialized project teams, there's no telling where the design of tomorrow will take us. 24 To catch a glimpse of the future of the profession, the most logical place to look is to design schools. After all, today's students are the ones who will carry the legacy of design forward and forge new paths toward a brighter tomorrow. Ensuring the next generation of designers is equipped to handle the challenges that lie ahead is precisely what design schools do daily. As such, i+D recently spoke with educators to learn how academia is preparing a new wave of designers in the context of an ever-evolving industry. i+D - July/August 2018http://www.pixabay.com