51-279 Design Studies: Cultures

5 units, Carnegie Mellon University

"Cultures" immerses you in ways in which societies shape design, and how design shapes societies in return, rooted in historical and philosophical origins of identities and cultures. We will explore various aspects of human difference and relate them to the designed, material worlds we inhabit. Coursework involves reflective practices to connect theoretical, personal, and contextual understandings of the themes exposed, to explore meaning, purpose, and values that represent you as a person and as a designer.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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