Questionnaire_Storytelling Research

Research on Storytelling and Design Education

The questionnaire is a part of a research in which the role of Storytelling is being investigated in context of Design education.

“Good stories surprise us. They make us think and feel. They stick in our minds and help us remember ideas and concepts in a way that a PowerPoint crammed with bar graphs never can.”
- Joe Lazauskas and Shane Snow, The Storytelling Edge

Hence, Dear respondent - Your response is crucial for the research and shall help redefine the Design education. The estimated time to complete the questionnaire is approx. 4 mins.

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* 1. About You

Name *

Age

Designation and Organisation *

Email Address *

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* 2. Profession

Design Student

Design Educator

Design Professional

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* 3. We all have listened to stories while growing up, why do you think we remember stories for so long?

Emotional connect & relatability, thus enforcing stronger memory

We use our imagination to anticipate the result, making it more engaging

The medium or the manner in which it is communicated

Just remember by chance

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* 4. During your education, have you ever experienced any topic explained by your teacher through a story?

Yes

If yes (please share your experience)

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* 5. Stories are an impactful way of communication, yet we haven’t seen many examples in our design education/ or introduced in our pedagogy. Why?

It's a skill and not everyone has it

Requires an extra effort

Not applicable to all subjects

Other (please specify)

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* 6. According to you, what are the major skills which the fresh design graduate should possess. Arrange in the order of preference (Most likely to least).

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* 7. It is said that imagination, inquisitiveness (curiosity) and good communication are important for a good designer. Do you think stories help us in enhancing these skills?

Yes

If yes (please share your thoughts)

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* 8. Do you think storytelling can play an important role if used as a medium in Design education?

Yes, it helps build a connection

Could be a good tool but not a necessity

Not at all

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* 9. Does one need to do an extra effort, develop skills, make preparations, for conducting a session using storytelling?

Yes

If Yes (what would be those)

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* 10. Can stories help in building a strong pitch while presenting design ideas?

Yes