During the interview, Les explains the purpose of the Queensland-Smithsonian (Cooper-Hewitt) Design Museum Fellowship, what design means to him, how design has enhanced his learning environment, the value that he see Design Minds bringing to education and advice for how busy teachers can get started with Design Minds.
Les Hooper, Head of Department, Art and Languages at Kelvin Grove State College (and 2008-09 Queensland-Smithsonian, Cooper-Hewitt, Design Museum Fellow) speaks to Design Minds about his views on the role of design in education.