#53 - Diana Trushell: The Design Professor
About this episode
Diana Trushell discusses her work in design education and the intersection of design with psychology, nature, and history.
Diana Trushell is the founder of The Design Professor , an online education platform for creative professionals who are interested in examine design through the lens of psychology, nature and history. Diana is currently a lecturer at both Columbia University and Parsons School of Design where she teaches Circular Economy and Sustainable Systems. Previously, she worked as a Design Strategist wherein she managed and consulted on projects ranging from corporate strategy, human-centered design and impact entrepreneurship. Earlier in her career, Diana practiced architecture and taught courses in sustainable design and architecture, systems thinking and material culture. Her work has been published in Architectural Record, The Wall Street Journal and Dezeen, among others. Her signature course, Psychology of Space , is currently open for enrollment until August 1st . In it, you’ll learn how to apply evidence-based design principles to create environments that support well-being, creativity and focus, among many other cognitive benefits. This course equips you to make more informed design decisions by evaluating cognitive and emotional responses to space, and aligning design strategy…
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