Relevance of Applying Design by Participation Method in Design Learning in Higher Education

Suastiwi Triatmodjo; Mahdi Nurcahyo

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI23.6157

Authors

Suastiwi Triatmodjo Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Mahdi Nurcahyo Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI23.6157

Keywords:

Design by Participation, Human Well-Being, Sustainable Development, Learning Process

Abstract

Design is crucial to reconciling the interests of improving human life while maintaining environmental sustainability. A suitable design approach to achieve this is the design by participation (DbyP) method. This method focuses on providing solutions based on various needs, requires active user involvement in the development process, and places designers as facilitators. It has yet been widely taught and practiced by students at design universities. The article intends to write DbyP as a design method to achieve community prosperity while providing a sustainable living environment, as well as conveying proposals for integrating this method into the design university learning process.

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