Changing the pattern: research in design

Abstract

As Research Coordinator of the Department of Arts & Design at Pontifical Catholic Universty of Rio de janeiro,
the author brings in his own experience of more than ten years as leader of research groups made up with
both undergraduate and graduate students. The historical context of Design teaching from the creation of the
first formal post-graduate program of Design in Brazil is used as the backdrop for this discussion. This
presentation aims at showing the process of such history thereby collaborating for a better understanding of
Design scientific investigation in this country.