For this episode we hear the story of two design projects at colleges that involved AI — one that led to celebration, and another that sparked controversy. These two situations reveal the challenges colleges face as they teach subjects that involve design and creativity. After all, what does it mean to teach art and design when free AI tools can generate sophisticated images in just a few seconds?
What does it mean to teach art and design when free AI tools can generate sophisticated images in just a few seconds?
For this episode we’re diving into that big question. And to do that we’ll hear two stories where students used AI for design – one that led to celebration, and another that sparked controversy.
And we’ll hear from a leader at one of the nation’s leading art and design colleges who is wrestling with how to integrate AI into the curriculum there.
"From Text Prompt to Furniture: The Story Behind Babson’s AI Dam Chair," in Babson University's Thought & Action. (With pictures of the chair.)
"After AI Allegations, Class of 2026 Picks a New Jacket," in the Princeton Alumni Weekly.
"Demand for Integrity for Class of 2026 Jacket," a petition on Change.org.