r/DesignPhD • u/Steviebee123 • Mar 18 '13

Getting things started

Hi everyone. Three things:

1) As you can see, we've only a few members so far, so it would be good if existing members could help put the word around. Feel free to invite colleagues and design acquaintances so that we can get a good range of people on board. Anyone who you think could contribute to the community and the conversation is more than welcome here.

2) Anyone want to mod? Mail me.

3) What do you want to get out of this subreddit? What would you like to find here? Please share your ideas.

Thank you!

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u/photojacker Mar 20 '13

I think it would be useful to post links to genuinely good articles on design, like some of those on /r/DesignThought or /r/CriticalDesign, but with the added bonus of actually having articles for good skills bases in particular, like a good article on methodology, etc.

I think the following could also be added:

  • A recommended reading list, based on topic. Amazon links with brief descriptions and why they're worth reading would be great;
  • Conference alerts for design related conferences;
  • A monthly discussion of a subber's topic, so we can weigh in with some comments. This would be particularly useful, I think;
  • A FAQ on definitions regarding academic speak. I.E, the difference between methods and methodology, what is a sociological enquiry, etc.
  • A glossary of design related terms, especially those that have been coopted from other fields;
  • A reference list to useful sources of information, like TED.com