Sustainable Systems

This studio focuses on product design as part of a larger system. Students conduct extensive research to inform creative work that addresses diversity, adaptability, and resilience in the face of ever-changing conditions. In all steps of the design process, hand-sketching in multiple perspectives is emphasized. Mock-ups and theme models are generated, and package drawings are developed in conjunction with digital renderings. Course material includes human factors, dissection of product architecture, and consumer interaction.