In this course, students gain experience with the Human-Centered Design process, jumping into design sprints and collaborative work from day one. Over the course of a semester, students engage in three projects of increasing depth, from a one-week design sprint to a six-week project with real-world organizations ranging from Starbucks to local grassroots non-profits. The course slowly transitions from playground to stage over the course of the semester, and students gain confidence and experience with the design process. This class is fast-paced and varied; we build depth and nuance with the skillset while maintaining a lighthearted, play-based style. Professors Fred Leichter, Shannon Randolph, and Asha Srikantiah instruct this class on a rotating basis, with one to two of them comprising the teaching team each semester.<\/p>\n
This class is the perfect launchpad to prepare you to bring Human Centered Design mindsets and methods to almost any discipline.\u00a0 It is the prerequisite for Advanced HCD.<\/p>\n
Looking for a sneak peek at the type of work we do in our classes here at the Hive? Check out these case studies from the class:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n