Visual Thinking is a foundational class for all designers and makers at Stanford. Through a series of projects, you learn how to bring your creativity to life. Visual thinking, a powerful adjunct to other problem solving modalities, is developed and exercised in the context of design challenges. Through projects you expand access to your imagination, see more clearly with the "mind's eye", and learn how to do rapid visualization and prototyping. You will advance your skills in building in the physical and digital world while strengthening your ability to generate and refine ideas.
4 units · Letter (ABCD/NP) · GER: WAY-CE
Visual Thinking is a foundational class for all designers and makers at Stanford. Through a series of projects, you learn how to bring your creativity to life. Visual thinking, a powerful adjunct to other problem solving modalities, is developed and exercised in the context of design challenges. Through projects you expand access to your imagination, see more clearly with the "mind's eye", and learn how to do rapid visualization and prototyping. You will advance your skills in building in the physical and digital world while strengthening your ability to generate and refine ideas.
Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.