Design Innovation Courses

This project-based cross-disciplinary course blends analytical skills, intuition and creative thinking to develop practical solutions to real world problems; you will gain a high-level understanding of the design process through team-based projects tackling challenges.

In collaboration with the Long-term Care Administration program, this semester-long project connects students to work with elders and eldercare facilities to rethink strategies around the question: "How can we improve the lives of residents and staff in long-term care by addressing mobility concerns?"

In this course, student teams will learn how to develop AR experiences connected to children's storytelling with a focus on social justice and inclusivity.

Student teams will create strategies on how we might propose some community-partnered challenges to support Warren, OH in addressing some big problems: "How might we help to stimulate and revitalize communities in the city in an inclusive, equitable and visionary manner?"

Embark on a transformative journey where compassion meets innovation as we design and deliver 3D-printed prosthetic hands, forge meaningful connections with local communities in the Dominican Republic, and explore the rich cultural tapestry and natural wonders of this captivating country. Dare to make a difference and become a catalyst for positive change as you experience the power of service, human-centered design, and social entrepreneurship.