Design Innovation Studio 1

Catalog description

In this course, students will practice applying design and innovation frameworks and methodologies in the context of a client-based project. As the first in the series of three courses core to the program, Design Innovation Studio I will focus on human-centered design, design thinking, and systems thinking as critical frameworks to frame problems and opportunities along with the client. Key outcomes from the class will include (1) opportunities identified and supported by qualitative and quantitative data; (2) concept directions that will support Design Innovation Studio II; and (3) a portfolio of early-stage prototypes and provocations used to guide data collection.