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
Figma, Visual Design Principles, and Design Ethics
Week #4
October 5, 2026
More Figma and Ideation: Convergent + Divergent Thinking
Week #5
October 12, 2026
Storytelling
Week #6
October 19, 2026
Midpoint Presentations
Week #7
October 26, 2026
Prototyping and Designing with AI
Week #8
November 2, 2026
AI, Continued and Design Ethics
Week #9
November 9, 2026
Concept Validation
Week #10
November 16, 2026
Final Showcase
No Class
November 23, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Week #11
November 30, 2026
TBD
Week #12
December 7, 2026