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Course description

This course introduces design as a discipline including its historical context, the design process, and design methods. Designing aims to improve situations. It typically begins with a problem or challenge. This problem is influenced by various social, economic, cultural, political, and environmental factors. As designers grapple with the problem, they consider different ways to solve it using a variety of methods. The design process is iterative and enhances designers¿ capacity for proposing relevant solutions. It involves understanding contextual factors, defining the problem, and determining the means of finding solutions new challenges through imagination and judgment. Through practice and a thorough understanding of history and context, designers, in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, become capable of addressing complex issues and creating positive change.

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