Design in Egypt. A Historic and Theoretical Context

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30682/diid7421j

Keywords:

Design in Egypt, Post-colonialisation, Modernisation, Applied arts, Crafts

Abstract

This study is observing design in Egypt to articulate its theoretical framework, which developed since the establishments of the early model of vocational school in 1839. The school formed to provide much needed skilled workers for the modern industrial productions capabilities progressively established at that time. The school transformed during the postcolonial era to take the current educational institution of applied arts. Building on Egypt’s geopolitical superiority and cultural influences in the region, its design education model spread across many neighbouring countries. Egypt is one of the ancient centres of skilled craftsmanship, traditional crafts as socio-cultural context and practices continue to influence the applied arts teaching pedagogy. The study argues the need to consider the role of design in the social context and move it outside its traditional context and practices of making and ornamenting material objects.

Author Biography

Qassim Saad, Curtin University

An Iraqi industrial designer living in exile since 1991, holding BA, MA and Ph.D. in Industrial Design. He taught Design and assigned for academic leadership roles since 1984 in Iraq, Jordan, New Zealand, Egypt, Germany, and recently here in Australia. Saad research embraces creative practice outputs and traditional scholarly publications related to design and social innovation at the marginal countries.

Published

2021-11-18

How to Cite

Saad, Q. (2021). Design in Egypt. A Historic and Theoretical Context. Diid — Disegno Industriale Industrial Design, (74), 10. https://doi.org/10.30682/diid7421j