2.S00: Introduction to Engineering Design for International Development

[Second-half-term subject, H4] | Prereq: None | Units: 6

TR 3-5 (N51-350), Starting on Tuesday March 31.

The class covers elements of the participatory design process, including user engagement, problem framing, idea generation, concept selection, sketch modeling, detail design, and prototyping. Students are trained in basic wood- and metal-working techniques at the D-Lab workshop, and fabricate prototypes based on needs identified from international partners.