Design Research Methodologies

Catalog description

Design problems are human problems, and to design towards an elegant solution is to engage in an iterative process rooted in empathy with the user. In this humanities course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the roles of research, storytelling, and problem solving in design processes. Students will practice defining problems, determining research questions, identifying appropriate design research methodologies, crafting user personas and feature narratives, synthesizing research findings, and producing visuals that communicate design insights and solutions.