Course
Overview
The course prepared us to
successfully utilize design as a
catalyst for innovation and change.
Along the way, we investigated the
world of innovation, creativity and
design thinking, process, research
and methods.
In this class we ventured further into
the world of “fuzzy” or unstructured
situations where problems were
yet undefined but within a larger
context. We used design research
methods to sort through and
tackle complex conditions, where
we identified and defined those
unstated needs for design, possibly
utilizing design that went outside
the classic concerns of traditional
visual communication design.
6
Project
This semester, we worked
to understand the theory,
practice, and outcomes
of various design research
methods through utilizing and applying
assorted tools and frameworks.
We determined appropriate methods;
selected, developed, and deployed
these methods throughout the design
process; and synthesized and presented
process, findings, and reflection about
practiced methods in a meaningful and
visual way.
The Janus Collective aimed to
demonstrate an ability to work
collaboratively and facilitated
participatory action through teambased activities, showing respect for our
differences through expression of civic
identity and engagement.