The Future of Education

Diane M. Bender, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Interior Design program at Arizona State University. Her teaching and research combines her education and practical experience from multiple design disciplines to bring a unique perspective to her writing. Dr. Bender’s research focuses on the use of technology in design practice and education, with findings published in the Journal of Interior Design and Journal of Educators Online, among others. A recent publication is a textbook entitled Design portfolios (3rd ed.). Current projects include the integration of online and studio education, the addition of Building Information Modeling into the design process, career development and the design internship, and the effective assessment of the digital design portfolio.