'Chronicles with Design' aims to report places, projects, themes and conjunctures that happen in the reality of a Design Academy in the North of Portugal. In a 10-year interval, the chronicles present themselves with a deformed and distinct nature. This disparity of the narrative helps to understand the dynamics that surround and transcend the profession of design teacher - which includes the work of researcher and project professional. The purposeful disharmony of the writing mirrors the ongoing debate and development of the design discipline.