The GSA Innovation School Podcast

Author: The Glasgow School of Art

The Innovation School is a leading centre for design teaching that applies Design Innovation to the key issues defining contemporary society. We examine designs role as a catalyst for positive change, and investigate its potential impact on people and places. In this podcast, faculty, researchers, project partners and recent graduates discuss a human-centred, research-driven design approach as they explore the near future and next now in search of actionable innovations. https://sit.gsa.ac.uk/
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25 Years of the Master of European Design (MEDes)
Thursday, 24 July, 2025

In this special episode, we celebrate the 25-year legacy of the Master of European Design (MEDes) programme — a pioneering collaboration between top design schools across Europe. Hosted by Professor Gordon Hush, we hear from founders, faculty, and alumni about the programme’s origins, its impact on global design education, and the transformational power of studying across cultures.From Glasgow to Helsinki, Paris to Milan, discover how MEDes has shaped generations of designers, fostered lifelong connections, and remained relevant in an ever-evolving Europe. Featuring voices like Norman McNally, Liz Davis, Philip Heidkamp, and MEDes graduates, this episode offers an inspiring look at the value of international design education — past, present, and future.