Course # 31950 Human-Centered Design is an established approach to service and systems development in the private and public sectors alike. Chicago and neighboring communities have complex social issues that could be re-examined through the use of design methods that facilitate human-centered research, visualization of ideas, co-design, and prototyping new approaches. This course will focus on equipping students with Human-Centered Design skills applicable to public policy, by employing creative thinking. The most effective way to develop these skills is to apply them to existing projects - this case, ongoing Policy Labs initiatives. Broadly, this course will be structured as a workshop geared towards giving students practical experience planning and implementing (qualitative) design research, analyzing data, developing design concepts based on research insights and prototyping these with partner organizations. Recent News More news Announcing the 2024 Stone Center Thesis and Dissertation Award Winners Tue., July 02, 2024 Harris Voices: Viviana Martinez, CLA'20, on What It Means to "Crown Up" Tue., July 02, 2024 Natasha Mathur, MSCAPP’19, on the Connection Between the Real World and Data Tue., June 25, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Wed., July 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., July 10, 2024 | 12:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Wed., July 10, 2024 | 5:00 PM Office of Federal Relations Rooftop 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 United States