Institute of Design (ID)

This course will orient students on how the Institute of Design approaches coursework, team dynamics, critique, professionalism, and supplementary skills to enable students to excel during their time in the school.

An introduction to design as a discipline, tracing its history and societal impact while building the critical vocabulary needed to engage with its values, ethics, and future directions.

A course in applied design thinking that guides students through defining problems, translating research into actionable frameworks, and producing a strategic development plan.

Students learn to communicate design intent through tailored visual representations, prototyping, and data-informed artifacts suited to diverse audiences and development stages.

An exploration of user research, inclusive design principles, and ethical considerations to develop rigorous, human-centered design decisions.