Introduction to Design with Systems Online Short Course

This short course will introduce the notion of systems in relation to design and encourage students to develop a systems mindset in their own work, where they can identify, represent and critically engage with system elements and actors impacted by their work.

Topics to be Covered

• Basic systems theories and histories
• Various stances and critical approaches to systemic thinking in design
• Systems mapping: theory and application
• Co-design and participatory methodologies
• Stakeholder engagement practices and ethics
• Design with systems in practice