Join host Sarah Nagle, a Syracuse alumna turned professor, as she takes us through the program's rich history and speaks with Professor Michael Kowalski about the delicate balance between traditional design skills and emerging technologies. We'll hear from current students navigating this evolving landscape and discover how AI is reshaping design education.

But what if the design studio itself could talk? 

Meet StudioIQ, our latest Vurb that embodies the spirit and wisdom of Syracuse's design program. Listen as this AI companion shares insights about student life, creative processes, and even dreams up its ideal physical form as a mobile workstation dispensing fresh Sharpies and design wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

• The evolution of Syracuse's design program from its 1870 founding to today

• How AI tools are being integrated into design education

• The importance of maintaining fundamental design skills in an AI-driven world

• Student perspectives on balancing traditional methods with new technologies

• The unique culture and community within Syracuse Design Studios
  
  

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