Students will examine various techniques and methodologies for forecasting and designing for the future. This course will focus on techniques for forecasting future trends and scenarios in topics such as child development, education and technology. Students will learn and perform human centred design techniques, including user-centred design and design for social impact. The course will explore strategies for involving children and families in the design process as well as ethics and privacy in the design of technology for children.
Students will examine various techniques and methodologies for forecasting and designing for the future. This course will focus on techniques for forecasting future trends and scenarios in topics such as child development, education and technology. Students will learn and perform human centred design techniques, including user-centred design and design for social impact. The course will explore strategies for involving children and families in the design process as well as ethics and privacy in the design of technology for children.