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The ECAL Manual of Style
hough the prestigious École Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne (ECAL) was founded in 1821, its reputation for design excellence was solidified over the past two decades. The Swiss school’s faculty includes a who’s asks the fundamental question, How should design be taught today? The answers lie in responses from both industry leaders and the students themselves, which are illustrated through case studies of past academic projects. ECAL’s individualized approach to pedagogy — which embraces design philosophies as diverse as its student body — is the through line that ties them together. If you aren’t able to attend ECAL, this read is the next best thing.
