Archive - Designerly Schools

On messy classrooms, real thinking, and why Design matters

The first in our Designerly Teachers series, where we ask educators why they teach Design.

Jul 21 • Designerly Schools

June 2026

Why I care about design education for all students

The year was 2007.

Jun 18 • Designerly Schools and Nick Kelly

DATTA Conference

more podcast news

Jun 9 • Leighann Ness Wilson

May 2026

"Taking Design Seriously" on the Bridge Building Podcast (DATTA Queensland)

Many thanks to Stephen Anderson for taking the time to interview me about our forthcoming presentation at the DATTA Queensland 2026 conference.

May 20 • Designerly Schools

From Keynote to Collaboration

Reflections ahead of DATTA Queensland 2026

May 19 • Leighann Ness Wilson

April 2026

TEDxQUT Talk: Schools for the 21st century

The TEDx talk that led to a collaboration and a book

Apr 26 • Nick Kelly

Taking Design Seriously in Education, Cambridge Elements, 2026

Apr 18 • Leighann Ness Wilson, Designerly Schools, and Nick Kelly

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