INTEGRATION OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE INTO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CURRICULA

This article explores integrating multidisciplinary approaches into industrial designcurricula, explicitly focusing on using biomimicry, cognitive science, and engineering disciplines. Theaim of this study is to propose an educational model that incorporates these approaches to preparestudents for solving complex design challenges in a rapidly evolving technological environment.The authors analyze the importance of creating an educational paradigm that fosters systemsthinking, adaptability, and self-organization skills in students, which are crucial in rapid technologicaladvancements. The research methodology includes a systematic analysis of curricula, a comparativeanalysis of teaching methods, and an evaluation of student projects. The results indicate thatinterdisciplinary learning can enhance student engagement and improve their preparedness forprofessional practice. Examples of biomimicry implementation illustrate how sustainable design canbecome the basis for creating environmentally responsible solutions. Cognitive approaches allow forthe development of educational trajectories tailored to individual student characteristics. The authorsconclude that implementing these approaches requires flexibility from educational institutions andfurther research to assess their long-term effectiveness more accurately.