DESIGN 6100: Methods and Tools for Conducting Design Research
Hands-on learning experiences in using and analyzing design research methods, tools and techniques, user-centered design research (applied ethnography, contextual inquiry, evaluative research, usability) and generative design research.
Credit Hours
3
Prerequisite: Grad standing in Design, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 786. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credit hours
Overview
Students will learn how to plan, execute, analyze, document, and communicate research findings and insights using both traditional and emerging design research methods. They will be introduced to a broad-based view of approaches to Design Research that are in play today across academia, industry and government sectors around the world
Objectives
The graduate students will:
- Be introduced to design research approaches and methods for understanding the world as it is and for exploring the world as it could be
- Compare and make decisions about applications of relevant design research approaches, methods, tools and techniques
- Learn to conduct design research through team-based, hands-on learning experiences
- Experience interdisciplinary teamwork and collaborative practices
Textbooks and other printed materials
- Required Papers (posted on Canvas in Files)
Materials
- Students use a variety of materials in this course and a wide range of materials will be available for your use
Digital readings
- All required readings will be posted to Carmen
Course Organization
This is 3 credit hour course that meets in person
Sample Coursework
Students can expect:
- Attendance and participation required
- Individual and group projects
Semester(s) Offered:
Autumn