Bibliometric Analysis of Basic Design Education

This study thoroughly examines the role of basic design education in architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture, tracing its evolution through the influence of Bauhaus literature. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 2,171 Web of Science publications (between 1970 and 2024) uncovers key contributors such as David Fonseca, Badiossadat Hassanpour, Ashraf M. Salama, Nangkula Utaberta, and Salih Ceylan. Research articles are the dominant form of publication (n=1094), with architecture leading the way (n=959), closely followed by education and engineering. Türkiye emerges as the leader in publication output (n=413). The term “Architectural education” is the most frequently used keyword, while recent terms (post-2020) such as “creative thinking,” “virtual reality,” “AI,” “augmented reality,” and “project-based learning” signal the emergence of new trends in the field. These shifts underscore a growing integration of technology, innovation, and interdisciplinary methods in design education, sparking excitement about the potential of these developments. The study's findings underscore the need to update curricula to mirror contemporary practices, ensuring that future designers have the relevant skills, digital competencies, and critical thinking abilities for a rapidly evolving professional landscape.