Offered since 2009, our Human-Centered Design DeCal is an introductory class to design theory and practice, with a focus on human-centered design.

In this course facilitated by Berkeley Innovation, students learn about the human-centered design process, design theory, design tools like Figma, product strategy, and product management through hands-on in-class activities, homework assignments, and projects.

Learn more at https://hcd-decal.org

Throughout the semester, students will use industry standard tools to solve a problem they care about in their midterm and final project. Apps are due January 30, 2025. Our first class is on Monday, February 3rd.

Classes are attendance mandatory and held on Mondays, 7-9pm, in Jacobs 310. Students will be graded on their homework submissions and midterm and final projects. Learn more about grading at https://hcd-decal.org/syllabus

Unfortunately, we’re unable to enroll everyone interested due to resource constraints. As a result, we have a brief application at https://hcd-decal.org/app. Apps are due January 30th, and enrollment decisions will be released end-of-day on January 31st. Our first class is on Monday, February 3rd. Students unable to enroll are welcome to audit the course! Details are on our course website.