Learn and apply the power of human-centered design to solve problems from everyday challenges to complex social, economic and environmental issues.
While rooted in design thinking methodologies, Design Studies at BC encourages exploration across a wide range of disciplinary and topical applications. At BC, we actively seek opportunities for students to work on projects that connect design thinking with diverse fields across Boston College, mirroring the collaborative nature of innovation in the real world. Depending on course offerings and project opportunities, students are likely to engage with design concepts related to:
Harness the power of design for the common good while enriching the BC experience, enabling students to become better thinkers and problem solvers within their discipline and throughout their lives.
To nurture a growing community of innovative, design thinkers to be empathetic leaders and use their gifts to serve others.
Think to transform, make change, and create impact with human-centered design at the core of everything we do and teach.
