Design can be seen as a superficial shape giving practice, disconnected from the complexities of the real world. On the other hand, designers can have the distinct ability to work with wicked problems and create deeply connected solutions with positive impact.

In short, the purpose of this course is to allow the space for you to complete a project that you care about and explore its connectivity in the world.

We will start the work by framing challenges that are connected on three levels: The Individual, the Community and the Global systems. We will then go through a process inspired by design thinking and human centered design methodologies, where we reframe the challenges, do collective bench marking and build prototypes of different resolution levels.

By the end of the eight weeks you will have a prototype that will allow you to reflect on the path you will take as a designer.