Students in a design lab working on a project.

Combine creative and critical thinking.

Design studies teaches design thinking that is core to development strategy employed by many of the world鈥檚 most successful businesses and organization. Design thinking creates a culture that is focused on the design way of solving problems. This way of thinking can be applied to products, services and processes or anything that needs to be improved.

A minor in design studies is a way for students to diversify their education and incorporate design thinking and design skills into their overall academic experience. The minor will allow students in majors outside of the School of Design to take coursework that prepares them to better understand the impact of design. This minor is specifically intended for students outside the School of Design. Students will have the opportunity to earn a minor in a growing field of study that is allied to other design, technical and communication disciplines.

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