The panorama of sustainability education in design at universities in Brazil

The article proposes a reflection on the inclusion of sustainability content in the curricula of higher education Design programs in Brazil, considering the need to rethink pedagogical practices in light of contemporary environmental and social crises. A basic, exploratory-descriptive investigation was conducted, using a qualitative-quantitative approach, based on an analysis of the Pedagogical Programs of 79 Design courses in public and private higher education institutions across the country. The data obtained indicate gaps in the teaching of sustainability in Design. In light of this, it is concluded that it is essential to promote curricular adjustments that emphasize the training of critical designers, capable of effectively contributing to the reduction of environmental impacts and social transformation.