Guidelines
Each of us practices design in everyday life-especially through problem-solving. However, becoming a professional designer requires the right blend of attitude and aptitude to thrive in the design ecosystem.
DAT is thoughtfully structured to identify and nurture such talent. Our tests, material assessments, and interviews are crafted to select candidates with the strongest potential to excel in our world-class design programs.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following abilities:
- Strong analytical thinking and contextual understanding
- Ability to break down and internalize elements of a situation
- Creative problem-solving and synthesis skills
- Keen observation and perception beyond surface-level details
- Pattern recognition and logical inference abilities
- Mental agility, flexibility, and a desire to learn continuously
- Capacity to generate and apply knowledge
- Comfort with exploring various materials and media
- Empathy and sensitivity in diverse social contexts
- Curiosity and a strong drive to question and explore
- Independent thinking and original perspectives
- A broad awareness and understanding of the world
- Effective communication through verbal, visual, and other means
- Teamwork and collaborative mindset
- Perseverance and resilience
- Attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to quality
