Art & Design Studies
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.
background definition
Media-oriented
architecture city planning products visual communication digital platforms
Issue-oriented
poverty discrimination societal barriers aging society isolation
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