Article Length Publications

2021; David Smith, Joyce Thomas, Doris Wells-Papanek

*‘Studio-Based Learning Strategies Inspire Thoughtful and Purposeful Designers’
AHFE 2021: Advances in Industrial Design. To be published Summer 2021
Abstract peer-reviewed by three independent referees from the international program boards.
This paper is about two Auburn University design studios working within the theme of Social Justice, specifically using a curriculum called Racism Untaught. This special theme aimed to help students navigate issues surrounding racism, especially as it relates to graphic and industrial design.

2020; David Smith

*‘Identity, Wayfinding and Construction for an Underserved Population in Ecuador’
AHFE 2020: Advances in Industrial Design, pp 234–239
Abstract peer-reviewed by three independent referees from the international program boards.
This paper documents a collaborative effort between educators in graphic design and building science attempting to impact a poor neighborhood in Quito, Ecuador. Required elements of the project included accommodating a service learning class for students, utilizing local building methods, and meeting a genuine need of the community.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-51194-4_31

2019; David Smith

*‘Lessons from the Archive: Still Relevant 50 Years Later’
AHFE 2019: Advances in Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, pp 214-219
Abstract peer-reviewed by three independent referees from the international program boards.
This paper highlights bits of conversations from 50 years ago to present about the role of human interaction and sustainability in industrial and graphic design. In these conversations, the idea of a designer’s ethical responsibilities is brought forward.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-20470-9_23

international conference proceedings

2021; David Smith, Joyce Thomas, Doris Wells-Papanek

*‘Studio-Based Learning Strategies Inspire Thoughtful and Purposeful Designers’
12th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) NYC
Paper to be presented July 28, 2021 virtually due to Covid-19
This paper is about two Auburn University design studios working within the theme of Social Justice, specifically using a curriculum called Racism Untaught. This special theme aimed to help students navigate issues surrounding racism, especially as it relates to graphic and industrial design.

2021; David Smith

‘Design Thinking In and Out of Prison’
15th International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, University of Monterrey, Mexico
Paper presented March 3, 2021 virtually due to Covid-19
This paper follows a collaboration between a small group of Auburn University graphic design students and a small group of students within an Alabama correctional facility.

2020; David Smith

*‘Identity, Wayfinding and Construction for an Underserved Population in Ecuador’
11th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) San Diego, CA
Paper presented July 28, 2020 virtually due to Covid-19
This paper documents a collaborative effort between educators in graphic design and building science attempting to impact a poor neighborhood in Quito, Ecuador. Required elements of the project included accommodating a service learning class for students, utilizing local building methods, and meeting a genuine need of the community.

2019; David Smith

*‘Lessons from the Archive: Still Relevant 50 Years Later’
10th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) Washington, DC
Paper presented July 28, 2019
This paper highlights bits of conversations from 50 years ago to present about the role of human interaction and sustainability in industrial and graphic design. In these conversations, the idea of a designer’s ethical responsibilities is brought forward.

2019; Jason Swift, Raymond Yeager, Nina Bellisio, David Smith, Chris Olszewski

‘Does the Digital Medium Discourage Student Ideation and Refinement of Projects?’
107th College Art Association (CAA) Annual International Conference, NYC
Round Table Discussion: ‘Tensions between the Hand, New Media, and Studio Art Pedagogy’
Paper presented and round table discussion February 14, 2019
This paper takes the position that digital tools are not necessarily easier or more efficient, and they certainly won’t generate ideas on their own. My argument is that the digital tools are just that—tools. The head directs the hand, and the hand directs the tool. Part of the tension between the hand and new media is the tendency of students to skip developmental steps in the creative process when using digital tools.

regional conference proceedings

2021; David Smith

‘Perceptual Boundaries Based on Role and Social Context: A Collaboration between Prison Students and University Students’
98th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Sciences, University of South Alabama
Paper presented March 18, 2021 virtually due to Covid-19
This paper is a case study on how the social context of each group impacted their views of the project, and how institutional constraints and limited resources created barriers to innovative project solutions.

2019; David Smith

‘Technology Tensions Within Visual Arts Education’
96th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Sciences, Tuskegee University
Paper presented February 22, 2019
This paper asks if it is possible that a curriculum too dependent on technology can hurt the quality of a creative visual education.

2018; David Smith

‘Enhancing Casual Learning of Science with Graphic Design’
95th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Sciences, Samford University
Paper presented March 16, 2018
This paper demonstrates how graphic design was used as a tool to enhance the accessibility of scientific content for a non-scientific audience.

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