Architectural design subject is the backbone of the architectural education curriculum. Moreover, the outcome of architectural design subject of first year is the base that will form the students’ architectural thinking and skills in the upper levels. In this research, the author is attempting to examine architectural design educators' views (36 teachers) of the First Year on the subjects of design education and the design process. Since students' views are very important in formulating an educational model of the design process, the author will also collect some students' views (114 students) from architecture faculty, where he is employed at the University of Damascus. The Study reveals several suggestions for improving the design methodology for architectural design education in general and in first year in specific.