Grounded in a Question

We start with a “design challenge,” i.e., a question to be answered, not a solution to be implemented. 

Student-Centered 

We push ourselves to design for the student experience, not what works best for us. We involve students at every step, from identifying the challenge to solve, to building out possible solutions.

Co-designed  

We ensure that a variety of stakeholders engage meaningfully in the research and design process.

Collaborative in Approach & Accountability

Representatives from across NYU actively participate in the project in cross-functional teams and are accountable for specific activities and workstreams.

Action-Oriented and Iterative  

We focus on doing instead of discussion, sharing imperfect ideas early and often in service of learning, and constantly refining our ideas and approach. Failing fast together helps us avoid investing too much time or resources in an idea that wouldn’t work.