The following are some of the themes addressed in the class responses:
power of analogies
how transparent technology is when it works
"no one size fits all"
training as specialists/experts vs generalists
renaissance teams of collaborators
computers as cognitive tools
integration of arts and technology
failure of design to be human-centric
similar drawings of computers for 1969 vs 1999
People varied about how well their studies allowed them to collaborate with people from different disciplines, but most desired this kind of interaction. Overall, the article was well-received by the class and stimulated reflection on individual's perception of design and his or her role in the future of design and technology.