About the Class

In classic product design the limits are well-defined. The margin for error is clear, apparent in the breaking point of physical material. You test for this. You set the limit and put your product through the wringer to push it two times, five times, ten times further. This sets the margins to ensure something is safe to use by anyone even in the most extreme conditions. Everything eventually breaks, but that moment should live within the limits of responsible design.

This course will help students to find the line. It will be a field guide to provide insight on the development of responsible design methods, how digital experiences have become ubiquitous in our lives and its impact, the challenges and limits of modern design, and how we find the limits and address the challenges through responsible design practices.