the human-centered design decal
fall 2026
2 units p/np
jacobs 310
mondays
7-9pm
since 2009
Our Human-Centered Design DeCal is an introductory class to design theory and practice, with a focus on human-centered design.
In this course facilitated by Berkeley Innovation, students learn about the human-centered design process and theory and engage in hands-on activities during class and in homework assignments. Throughout the semester, students will use industry standard tools to solve a problem they care about in their midterm and final project.
Design For People
Design For People
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what the course covers
research
research methods, design process, and need-finding
synthesis
creating insights, finding pain-points, and visualizing data
ideation
insight-based ideation, convergent- and divergent-thinking, product strategy
visual design
design theory, making aesthetic designs, presentation skills
humans behind the decal
Instructor
she/her
Karen Pham
karen.pham@berkeley.edu
Instructor
he/him
Nicholas Kim
lanicholaskim0405@berkeley.edu
Instructor
she/her
Maggie Kwee
maggiekwee@berkeley.edu