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 : Social Problem 05 : Aesthetics 06 : Participation 07 : Community 08 : Well-being
09 : Proposal 10 : Poster Making 11 : Presentation 12 : Presentation
Oct. 2 (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.
Oct. 9 (Thu)
We will identify key perspectives for analyzing social design examples—such as the issue, the design outcome, the designer's expertise, and the collaborators. Use these to analyze your chosen example.
Oct. 16 (Thu)
After reflecting on the nature of social issues, participants will share the difficulties people face in their daily lives, classify them, and discuss their interconnections. Each participant will identify a target problem to focus on.