Courses

Description

This course will examine the critical foundations of design theory and design research, exploring the history of research in design and the theories of design. Specifically, the course aims to articulate why we study design in engineering, to develop a sense of the perspectives on design over time, and to support students in locating their own research interests within the field of design. Coursework will focus on reading and discussing design theory and research papers, and developing a synthesized literature review of how prior design theory and research informs students' own research questions.

Prerequisites and Eligibility

There are no prerequisites for the course.

While the course will be taught from a lens of engineering design research and assumes students have research interests in design, students from outside of engineering and students who are upper-level undergraduates are welcome to participate.

Registration

Course registration requires permission of the instructor. If you would like a place in this course, please send a brief note to Professor Julia Kramer (kramerju@umich.edu) describing your interest in the course.