DSGN 101 Introduction to Product Design (4 Credits)
Explores the multidisciplinary field of product design, emphasizing problem-solving and creativity through design thinking and the design process. Examines a range of product categories and analyzes historical and contemporary designs to build a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. Emphasizes sustainable practices, material selection, manufacturing technologies, and the psychology of design. Develops foundational skills in iterative design methodologies to conceptualize and refine innovative product ideas. Repeatable for credit.
DSGN 103 User Experience (UX) Research Methodologies (4 Credits)
Introduces students to methods for understanding their user in order to guide their design decisions. Emphasizes how to conduct user research using different research methodologies, the design of studies and interviews, and how to analyze research and present research findings. Teaches the fundamentals of user research methodologies.
DSGN 104 UX Design Principles (4 Credits)
Introduces the fundamental design principles of User Experience (UX). Emphasizes how to analyze and apply principles to UX design. Builds on concepts from UX Research Methods.
DSGN 180 Co-op Work Experience Design (1-4 Credits)
Provides experience in which students apply previous classroom learning in an occupational setting for design. Credits depend on the number of hours worked. P/NP grading. Repeatable for credit.
DSGN 199 Selected Topics: Design (1-4 Credits)
Provides a learning experience in design not currently available.
DSGN 202 User Interface Design (UI) (4 Credits)
Introduces professional techniques for generating UI designs and workflows for a design. Covers visual and workflow problem solving and the process of creating component libraries, screen layouts, and using industry standard software to create a design. Repeatable for credit.
DSGN 203 Usability Testing (4 Credits)
Introduces the concept of usability testing for UI design. Emphasizes how to plan, create, and complete a usability study. Repeatable for credit.
DSGN 297UX Capstone Project: UX/UI (4 Credits)
Provides advanced, individualized development in UX design. Develop two new features to add to the project started in DSGN 203. Provides opportunity for creating an app with multiple features, iterative development, and final presentation. Repeatable for credit.
DSGN 298 Independent Study: Design (1-6 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study in product design to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading. Repeatable for credit.
DSGN 299 Selected Topics: Design (1-4 Credits)
Provides a learning experience in design not currently available.
