Design Studies

3 Credits

Individual and socio-cultural perceptions of design shape human experiences. As such, design is never neutral. Three guiding questions shape critical discussions, collaborative design thinking activities, and investigative studio making in this course. What is design? How does design work? Who is design for? With a global range of designs and designers as case studies, this course investigates how 21c. design might re-imagine itself as a powerful force in shaping equitable, sustainable futures.