A theoretical basis for recommending the use of design methodologies as teaching strategies in the design studio

• Design tutors resist using specific models of design methodology as teaching strategies.
• Design tutors rely on a tacit understanding of how they design as their operative teaching model.
• Design follows the pattern of expert performance acquisition found in other domains.
• Acquisition of expert ability in design occurs developmentally.
• Students will ultimately discover their own methodology for solving design problems.