ARTD 420: Disability Design

Course Description

Focuses on user-oriented, collaborative approaches to designing new products and services, with special emphasis on designing for people with disabilities. Students gain an understanding of the product development process by exploring empathic design research approaches, while working directly with prospective clients. Course work centers on designing products for mass production, and on recognizing opportunities to re-engineer existing products. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing.