Yoon Soo Lee

Offered as needed to present material in the design field. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content

Collaborative process and human-centered design. In addition to practicing team development and presentation methods, students will follow the stages of Design Thinking: empathize, define, research, ideate, prototype, and test. Predicated on solving a human issue, assignment outcomes are not restricted to any one media. This course encourages students to develop a variety of solutions.

Idea development through the process of making. The course encourages students to set aside conventional graphic design problem-solving techniques and explore the realm of ¿what if?¿ Students learn new conceptual and material methods for producing work ¿ creating iterative methodologies, systems, tools, and participatory operations through physical, digital and hybrid activities. The course challenges assumptions about Design practice and creativity.

Pragmatic business aspects, skills needed for a career in design. Students create self-promotional materials and portfolios; write resumes, proposals, contracts and correspondence; and improve presentation, interview and job search skills. The course includes production practices, marketing methodologies, and professional etiquette and ethics; field trips to printers/vendors and design studios; and presentations from visiting professionals.

Addresses social and ethical design perspectives while developing communication strategies built on models of conversation and participation. Students examine and identify public needs, constraints and/or opportunities for community partners and clients. Emphasis is on presentation skills, research and concept development as a process, systems and predicting outcomes of design action.