Schedule
Week #1
September 14, 2026
Introduction to Human-Centered Design and Needfinding
Week #2
September 21, 2026
User Research and Synthesis Methods
Week #3
September 28, 2026
Synthesis Review and Visual Design Principles
Week #4
October 5, 2026
Figma and Design Ethics
Week #5
October 12, 2026
Storytelling
Week #6
October 19, 2026
Midpoint Presentations
Week #7
October 26, 2026
Ideation: Convergent + Divergent Thinking and More Figma
Week #8
November 2, 2026
Prototyping with AI: Figma Make, Claude Code, and More
Week #9
November 9, 2026
Concept Validation
Week #10
November 16, 2026
TBD
No Class
November 23, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Week #11
November 30, 2026
TBD
Week #12
December 7, 2026