Design is and has been a means to solve problems by addressing how the materiality of form enhances function. Through a historical perspective this course will discover how design shapes, and is shaped by, culture and society. Sampling a range of fields, including graphics, architecture, and fashion, the course considers how design thinking takes on challenges from the most mundane to complex social or environmental concerns. While many see design as an artistic or decorative practice, this course will recognize the impact of design's interconnection with economics, politics, and culture.
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