Prerequisite: Previous design experience required; and must have Permission of Academy for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Repeatable to 6 credits. Additional information: For more information on design see https://innovation.umd.edu/about-us/what-design. Contact department for information to register for this course.

Students will work on a self-selected challenge and/or real-world project using design tools and methods, with an emphasis on employing a human-centered, creative problem-solving approach. This course requires a high degree of self-direction in all aspects of the project work, including defining specific milestones and deliverables. There will be regular coaching from an Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship team member. Previous design experience required.