Foundations of Design

Foundations of Design introduces students to foundational theories and concepts of design. Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of design thinking and its implications as a problem-solving approach to identifying user needs and solving business problems. Various types of design fields are introduced including product design, experience design, service design, visual and graphic design, and user experience design. Equitable design considerations are explored as students gain knowledge of the design process.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.