This course immerses students to the interdisciplinary field of design science, offering an in-depth exploration of design theories, methods, and principles that transcend conventional boundaries. Through a blend of lectures and hands-on design projects, students will learn how design science intersects with practical applications across diverse fields, including engineering, architecture, medicine, business, policy, and etc. Lectures will introduce a wide range of techniques for empathy development, ideation, prototyping, testing, AI for design, etc. In parallel, design projects will challenge students to recognize emerging societal issues as design opportunities, leading to the creation of human-centred products, services, and systems that shape the future. By integrating theoretical knowledge with experiential learning, this course equips students with a holistic understanding of design's transformative power, fostering innovation and leadership.

Continuous Assessment: 100%