Human Centred Design
Overview
Human-Centred Design is about solving real problems by designing with people in mind. In this course, you have the opportunity to explore numerous design-thinking areas including empathy research, ideation, prototyping, product design, and problem-solving through creative innovation. Students learn how designers test ideas, gather feedback, and improve solutions based on user needs.
Career Opportunities
- UX/UI Designer — Designing digital experiences that are intuitive and user-friendly
- Product Designer — Creating physical and digital products that solve real problems
- Engineer — Applying design thinking to build systems, structures, and technologies
- Entrepreneur — Launching businesses built around innovative solutions to real needs
- Innovation Consultant — Helping organizations solve challenges through creative design processes
- Service Designer — Improving how people experience services like healthcare, education, and government
Post-Secondary Programs
Transferable Skills
- Empathy — Understanding the needs, experiences, and perspectives of others
- Iterative thinking — Testing ideas, learning from feedback, and improving solutions
- Prototyping — Building quick models to test and communicate design concepts
- Collaboration — Working in teams to research, brainstorm, and develop solutions
- Critical analysis — Evaluating designs based on user feedback and real-world constraints
- Innovation — Generating creative solutions to complex, human-centred problems
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