本研究对中国知网收录的2001年至2023年期间的设计学硕士学位论文进行了全面分 析, 以揭示中国不同类型高校设计学硕士论文的主要研究特点和变化趋势, 以及国家政策 对研究的影响和趋势. 研究结果表明, 设计学硕士论文的选题反映了设计学科的发展历程, 包括规模扩张和稳定发展阶段. 不同类型院校的选题方向主要受其学科定位、发展意识和 办学条件的影响, 特别是综合类和理工类院校更侧重于应用型设计, 而艺术类院校则强调 艺术创作属性. 此外, 国家发展战略也成为了影响设计学硕士论文选题的重要因素, 特别是 关于文化创意设计和乡村振兴等领域的研究. 研究还指出了学科发展的趋势, 包括从单一 专业到专业群协同发展以及新工科、新文科、新医科、新农科等“四新”建设对设计学科 的影响. 最终, 研究强调了中国设计学科的发展仍需摆脱美术教育学科范式, 提高跨界融合 发展能力, 以适应新的发展机遇和国家政策要求. 本研究为中国设计学科的未来发展提供了深刻的洞察和有益的建议, 同时也为设计学科相关领域的研究和政策制定提供了重要的参考.
This study examines the development trends of the design discipline in China based on an analysis of the CNKI master's thesis database from 2001 to 2023. The research reveals the main characteristics and trends of design master's theses in various types of Chinese universities, as well as the influence of national policies on research. The findings indicate that the selected topics of design master's theses reflect the developmental trajectory of the discipline, with phases of expansion and stable development. Different types of universities focus on different research directions, with comprehensive universities and science-technologyoriented institutions emphasizing applied design, while art institutions prioritize artistic creation. The study also highlights how national development strategies impact research topic selection for design master's theses, particularly in areas such as cultural creative design and regional revitalization. Additionally, it observes a trend towards collaborative development within disciplinary clusters rather than single disciplines. The "Four New" initiatives (new engineering disciplines, new humanities disciplines, new medical disciplines, and new agricultural sciences) are mentioned for their influence on the field. Ultimately, this study emphasizes that China's design discipline needs to transcend traditional paradigms rooted in fine arts education and enhance its capacity for interdisciplinary integration to adapt to societal changes and meet national policy requirements. The insights and recommendations provided by this study serve as valuable reference material for related fields and policy-making.