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Introduction to Design - DES 101

Covers design thinking, research, ideation, prototyping, visual hierarchy, user needs, iteration, and interdisciplinary design processes.

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Study guides

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8 Interdisciplinary Design Practice

Learn how to build and facilitate cross-disciplinary teams that integrate diverse expertise throughout research, design, testing, and delivery.
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5 Prototyping Design Concepts

Learn how to choose, create, and test prototypes that make design ideas tangible and answer focused questions.
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6 Visual Hierarchy and Communication

Learn how to use visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and accessible color to help people find, understand, and act on information.
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9 Integrated Design Project

Learn how to frame an integrated design project, research user needs, develop and test concepts, and use evidence to guide iterative design decisions.
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4 Ideation and Concept Development

Learn how to frame a user-centered opportunity, generate and compare concepts, and use testing to guide the next iteration.
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7 Testing, Feedback, and Iteration

Learn how to plan, conduct, interpret, and improve usability tests so design changes better support users’ goals.
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3 Defining User Needs and Problems

Learn how to turn research evidence into user insights, outcome-focused needs, clear problem statements, and open design opportunities.
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2 Researching Users and Contexts

Learn how to plan and conduct inclusive, ethical user research, gather evidence in context, and interpret findings carefully to inform design decisions.
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1 Foundations of Design Thinking

Learn how to use flexible, human-centered design practices to understand needs, explore solutions, test ideas, and refine what is implemented.
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Quizzes

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4 Ideation and Concept Development

A medium-difficulty quiz on framing opportunities, generating ideas collaboratively, comparing concepts, and using testing to guide the next iteration.
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8 Interdisciplinary Design Practice

A medium-difficulty quiz on applying interdisciplinary design practices to team formation, collaboration, and iterative design.
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9 Integrated Design Project

A medium-difficulty quiz on applying the principles of integrated design projects, from framing and research through prototyping, evaluation, and handoff.
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3 Defining User Needs and Problems

A medium-difficulty quiz on synthesizing research evidence, defining user needs, writing problem statements, and framing design opportunities.
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5 Prototyping Design Concepts

Apply prototyping methods and fidelity levels to design questions, and use observation and iteration to improve prototypes.
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6 Visual Hierarchy and Communication

A medium-difficulty quiz on using visual hierarchy, layout, typography, color, and accessibility principles to make information clear and usable.
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7 Testing, Feedback, and Iteration

A medium-difficulty quiz on planning, conducting, interpreting, and iterating usability tests.
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2 Researching Users and Contexts

Assess how to plan and conduct user research, choose suitable methods, and interpret evidence responsibly.
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1 Foundations of Design Thinking

A medium-difficulty quiz on applying design thinking: understanding user needs, prototyping and testing, visual hierarchy, research, and collaboration.
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Flashcards

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9 Integrated Design Project

Learn how to frame, research, prototype, and evaluate an integrated design project, using evidence and iteration to guide decisions.
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7 Testing, Feedback, and Iteration

Learn how to plan and conduct usability tests, interpret evidence, prioritize problems, and improve designs through iteration and retesting.
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5 Prototyping Design Concepts

Learn how to choose, build, test, and revise prototypes to answer focused design questions.
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3 Defining User Needs and Problems

Learn how to turn user research into evidence-based insights, user needs, problem statements, and open design opportunities.
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6 Visual Hierarchy and Communication

Learn how to organize visual content so people can recognize priorities, understand relationships, and find the next action.
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4 Ideation and Concept Development

Learn how to frame user-centered opportunities, generate and compare concepts, and use testing to guide design iteration.
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8 Interdisciplinary Design Practice

Learn how diverse expertise, shared practices, and iterative design help teams frame challenges and create workable solutions together.
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2 Researching Users and Contexts

Review how to plan and conduct ethical user research, gather evidence in context, and interpret findings carefully.
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1 Foundations of Design Thinking

Learn the core principles and iterative practices of human-centered design thinking, from understanding user needs to testing and refining solutions.
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