SOCS 309: Design Research + Methods
| Subject | SOCS |
|---|---|
| Course No | 309 |
| Academic Level | TR |
| Credits | 3.00 |
| Description | This course introduces students to the multiple methods of conducting design research for facilitating and enhancing people's experiences of designed images, artefacts, spaces, environments, and interfaces. Topics include: marketing, ethnography, cultural probes, scenario development and testing, persona development and testing, journaling, cognitive mapping, empathy tools, body storming, experience prototyping, participatory design research, and ethics. This course is subject to priority rules; see here. |
Sections
| Section | Term | Dates | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F001 | Fall 2025 | Sep 2 – Dec 16 | ||
| F002 | Fall 2025 | Sep 2 – Dec 16 | ||
| F003 | Fall 2025 | Sep 2 – Dec 16 | ||
| F004 | Fall 2025 | Sep 2 – Dec 16 | ||
| F005 | Fall 2025 | Sep 2 – Dec 16 | ||
| S001 | Spring 2026 | Jan 12 – Apr 23 | ||
| SU01 | Summer 2026 | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |