This course investigates the history, methodology, and ethical implications of Human- Centered Design (HCD). A cross-disciplinary methodology HCD grounded in fine arts, cognitive psychology, and systems engineering. It provides a creative, structured framework for solving complex problems by centering the lived experiences of people.
This course envisions design as an engine for social and systemic change. Situated within Visual Studies, we treat the "user experience" as a site of visual and sensory analysis. We create a structure for understanding usability design and research, while critically exploring Design Justice.
We will ask: Who is included in our "human-centered" focus? Who is marginalized by our "solutions"? Students will develop professional skills in visual research, synthesis, rapid prototyping, and strategic roadmapping. The semester culminates in capstone projects and presentations that address a real-world social, environmental, or economic challenge within the Haverford/Bi-Co community or the greater Philadelphia area.
This course envisions design as an engine for social and systemic change. Situated within Visual Studies, we treat the "user experience" as a site of visual and sensory analysis. We create a structure for understanding usability design and research, while critically exploring Design Justice.
We will ask: Who is included in our "human-centered" focus? Who is marginalized by our "solutions"? Students will develop professional skills in visual research, synthesis, rapid prototyping, and strategic roadmapping. The semester culminates in capstone projects and presentations that address a real-world social, environmental, or economic challenge within the Haverford/Bi-Co community or the greater Philadelphia area.
- Profesor: Ronah Harris