DSGN 300-0

Designing Your Life

1 Unit · Undergraduate

Considers an approach to life as a series of design projects to help students craft a total life. Includes seminar-style discussions, role-playing, short writing assignments, hands-on making, guest speakers, and individual mentoring and coaching.

2026 Fall

Readings

There are two required books for the course. They will be available on reserve at the main library if you prefer not to purchase them: Creative Confidence, by Tom & David Kelley ISBN: 978-0385349369 Designing Your Life: How to Build a Joyful, Well-lived Life, by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans ISBN: 978-1101875322
Class Materials (Suggested)

2026 Fall

Readings

There are two required books for the course. They will be available on reserve at the main library if you prefer not to purchase them: Creative Confidence, by Tom & David Kelley ISBN: 978-0385349369 Designing Your Life: How to Build a Joyful, Well-lived Life, by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans ISBN: 978-1101875322
Class Materials (Suggested)

2026 Fall

Readings

There are two required books for the course. They will be available on reserve at the main library if you prefer not to purchase them: Creative Confidence, by Tom & David Kelley ISBN: 978-0385349369 Designing Your Life: How to Build a Joyful, Well-lived Life, by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans ISBN: 978-1101875322
Class Materials (Suggested)

Prerequisites & course information

Prerequisite: Reserved for Juniors and Seniors. SOC Additional Distro

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