PDES4701W

Students will explore several design research methods, understand the basis of these methods, and directly apply methods within a design project. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their facility with a wide range of exploratory, generative, and evaluative research methods. This course will cover field study, contextual inquiries, archival research, participatory codesign, research synthesis techniques, insights identification, early-stage prototyping, usability testing, and ways to communicate research in a visually compelling manner.

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