51-903 Design Theory & Practice

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course advances your understanding of how methods from diverse disciplinary domains can inform new kinds of research and practice. Spanning 15-weeks, including a 2-day intensive workshop, you will explore the intersections of theory, practice and praxis, to develop a holistic understanding of research as reflexive theoretical and practical process. Coursework includes the design of praxis methods to shape your own research. Topics include: Research Of Design; Research For Design; Research By Design; and, Design Praxis.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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