DDSN 306 - Human-Centered Design

    Recent Professors
    Hillary E. Gaines
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces the Human-Centered Design Process (also known as Design Thinking) through a series of activities and projects. This step-by-step process aids designers in generating original ideas and effective design solutions. Phases of this process include observation, interviews, immersive empathy, defining opportunities, ideation, prototyping, testing, and project iteration. Students will learn to apply design thinking to create solutions that are insightful and innovative, culminating in several portfolio pieces.
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:00pm–2:50pm