Art & Design Studies
Thursday Course for Undergraduate Students
Social design is a practice that addresses social issues through artistic creation. It seeks to enhance the aesthetic quality of everyday life, prioritizing social impact over economic gain. Awareness of social design has grown since the second half of the 20th century, driven by a growing emphasis on the social responsibility of designers. The course will cover contemporary initiatives in Japan. In this course, students will explore the principles of social design, analyze relevant cases, and develop project proposals, culminating in a final poster presentation.
01 : Social Design
02 : Case Analysis
03 : Case Analysis
04 : Case Analysis
05 : Social Problem
06 : Participation
07 : Community
08 : Aesthetics
09：Aesthetics
10 : Proposal
11 : Proposal
12 : Presentation
13 : Presentation
Oct. 02 (Thu)
After defining social design, we’ll examine its historical development. Building on this foundation, you will identify your own project focus—either a social issue, such as discrimination, or a medium, such as architecture—and research relevant examples.