INFO 1610 - Principles of Design Thinking and Doing

(formerly COMM 1610)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture, Online
Lab Hour(s): 1

Students will be introduced to the principles of human-centred design within the context of information design. Students will gain an understanding of the mindsets, methods, and processes of design thinking and doing, through tackling real-world challenges that are both complex and ambiguous. This collaborative and interdisciplinary process involves an introduction to fieldwork, ideation, and rapid prototyping.