Design history is a course of design theory in design education. Its major contents include development process of design events, evolution of design style and design value that influences following generations. The teaching purpose is to inspire students to learn about design styles, renowned designers, design works and value, so as to enhance students’ knowledge about design philosophy and background of design history. Design history is a course that has inspiration concept. During the process of teaching, it should not be just describing historical events or design works, but explaining multiple implications that the design content represents, so as to introduce the thinking pattern of design philosophy and design value.
The purpose of this study is to explore how the teaching content of design history can be developed into the study of “design philosophy” and “design value”. The research direction is to use apprehended thought of design as the basis for development framework to introduce teaching content. This paper redefines the purpose of “design historiography” and discusses the guidance, applicability and importance of design history education.