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DESIGN 208

Designing for the Planet

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

This project-based studio immerses students in a real-world climate challenge through a focused team-based design project. Student teams will apply human-centered design and systems thinking to understand stakeholder needs, navigate complex social and environmental systems, and identify opportunities for meaningful impact. Through research, synthesis, and prototyping, teams will develop and test interventions that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

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Sections

1 Term
Workshop 1Open
ID: 6357
0 / 20 enrolled
DAYS:Monday
TIME:4:30 PM – 7:20 PM
LOCATION:Departmental Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Maher, Kate, Callaghan, Emily
3units

DESIGN 208: Designing for the Planet

3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

This project-based studio immerses students in a real-world climate challenge through a focused team-based design project. Student teams will apply human-centered design and systems thinking to understand stakeholder needs, navigate complex social and environmental systems, and identify opportunities for meaningful impact. Through research, synthesis, and prototyping, teams will develop and test interventions that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.

Spring 2027 sections

  • Workshop — Monday 4:30 PM – 7:20 PM — Departmental Room — Maher, Kate, Callaghan, Emily (Graduate)

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