University of Michigan
Introduction to Socially Engaged Design
University of Michigan

Introduction to Socially Engaged Design

Shanna Daly
Steven Skerlos
Kathleen Sienko

Instructors: Shanna Daly

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29 hours to complete
3 weeks at 9 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

29 hours to complete
3 weeks at 9 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn how the Socially Engaged Design model can increase understanding of the design processes.

  • Assess societal connections to inform broader, inclusive, and sustainable design solutions

  • Apply socially engaged design principles to real-world projects

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July 2024

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21 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module you will explore the intersection of technical design, engineering, and social factors, focusing on equity and societal needs. You will examine the Socially Engaged Design (SED) Process to navigate complex engineering challenges, learn its structure, and apply the SED principles through case studies showcasing the societal impact of engineering.

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6 videos7 readings3 assignments5 discussion prompts

In this module you will understand how to employ stakeholder maps to identify project influences and discover the impact of power dynamics and personal bias on stakeholder interactions.

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6 videos12 readings6 assignments4 discussion prompts

In this module you will learn the process of identifying and defining engineering needs and design opportunities, and understand how to distinguish between and gather stakeholder requirements and engineering specifications. In addition you will examine how personal biases can affect problem framing.

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6 videos9 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

In this module you will understand the role of tools and strategies in ideation to create innovative design solutions. You'll survey best practices in generating and selecting ideas, while examining how identity and power dynamics influence the ideation process.

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5 videos6 readings2 assignments4 discussion prompts

In this final module you will dig into the Develop and Realize stages as critical analysis processes for validating and verifying design concepts. This module defines prototyping as an iterative tool, focuses on stakeholder engagement in development, discusses varied validation strategies, and addresses the influence of personal and societal factors on idea evolution.

What's included

7 videos10 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts

Instructors

Shanna Daly
University of Michigan
1 Course479 learners
Steven Skerlos
University of Michigan
1 Course479 learners

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