DES 395 - Design Research Methods I

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-6L-0)

Introduction to design research, including methods, processes and outcomes. Exploring systems and service design. Includes collecting data, experimenting with design research methods, practice, and evaluation. Focus on identifying and defining needs and issues. Prerequisite or corequisite: DES 393 or consent of the Department.

DES 493 - Visual Communication Design Intermediate I

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-6L-0)

Development of concepts, strategies and systems. Problem identification. Using design research methods to address social design themes. Applying principles of website, interaction design and user interface design. Prerequisites: DES 393 and one of DES 394, 395 or 396 or consent of the Department. BDes Students must enroll in DES 494 in the second term. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 490.

DES 494 - Visual Communication Design Intermediate II

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-6L-0)

Further emphasis on complex system design. Design for accessibility. Application of research skills and interaction design. Exploration of design and testing research methods. Prerequisites: DES 493 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 490.