Engineering courses often focus on technical skills and processes, leaving students with few examples of how to apply these skills in the real world. With "Introduction to Socially Engaged Design," you'll learn about this essential engineering and design framework, strengthening the connection between your work and its impact on individuals, societies, and the environment.
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Engineering courses often focus on technical skills and processes, leaving students with few examples of how to apply these skills in the real world. With "Introduction to Socially Engaged Design," you'll learn about this essential engineering and design framework, strengthening the connection between your work and its impact on individuals, societies, and the environment.
Engineering courses often focus on technical skills and processes, leaving students with few examples of how to apply these skills in the real world. With "Introduction to Socially Engaged Design," you'll learn about this essential engineering and design framework, strengthening the connection between your work and its impact on individuals, societies, and the environment.
Developed by expert faculty at the University of Michigan, the Socially Engaged Design model shows engineers and designers to explore the broader societal implications, outcomes, and potential unintended consequences early in the product design process. You'll learn to explore, develop, and iterate on your solutions to make equitable, evidence-based decisions. You will better understand how your experiences shape your work and explore how power, privilege, identities, and cultural contexts can shape your approach and impact. The course draws heavily on real-world examples of product design solutions that enhanced and deterred the progress of individuals and communities. In addition to these concepts, you'll learn how to effectively work with stakeholders to bring a design solution to life.
By understanding design solutions' economic, social, and environmental impacts, you can develop better product and engineering design solutions for current and future generations.
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Introduction to the Socially Engaged Design Process Model
In this module you will explore the intersection of technical design, engineering, and social factors, focusing on equity and societal needs. You will examine the Socially Engaged Design (SED) Process to navigate complex engineering challenges, learn its structure, and apply the SED principles through case studies showcasing the societal impact of engineering.
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Identify a suitable socially engaged design project
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Gather information and data on the project
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Analyze the project's societal impact and implications
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Write a case study report summarizing your findings
Volunteer with organizations focused on socially responsible design
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Research and identify organizations that align with your interests
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Contact the organizations and express your interest in volunteering
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Participate in projects and initiatives
Participate in design competitions that emphasize social impact
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Identify and research relevant design competitions
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Form a team or work individually on a design proposal
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Develop and submit your design solution
Connect with mentors
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Allows you to seek guidance and support from experienced professionals in the field
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Mentorship
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- Identify potential mentors in the field
- Reach out and introduce yourself
- Schedule regular meetings to discuss your progress and goals
Practice stakeholder mapping
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Helps you develop skills in identifying stakeholders and analyzing their influence
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Stakeholder Mapping
Show steps
- Identify different types of stakeholders
- Analyze stakeholder interests and power dynamics
- Create a stakeholder map
Attend workshops on socially engaged design
Show steps
Provides opportunities to learn from experts and engage in hands-on activities
Show steps
- Research and identify relevant workshops
- Register and attend selected workshops
- Participate actively and take notes
Organize and review course notes and materials
Show steps
Helps you stay organized and reinforces course content
Show steps
- Regularly review lecture notes and readings
- Create summaries or mind maps
- Organize materials into a coherent structure
Develop a case study on a socially engaged design project
Show steps
Allows you to apply your knowledge by analyzing a real-world example
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Case study
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- Identify a suitable socially engaged design project
- Gather information and data on the project
- Analyze the project's societal impact and implications
- Write a case study report summarizing your findings
Volunteer with organizations focused on socially responsible design
Show steps
Provides practical experience in applying socially engaged design principles
Browse courses on
Community Engagement
Show steps
- Research and identify organizations that align with your interests
- Contact the organizations and express your interest in volunteering
- Participate in projects and initiatives
Participate in design competitions that emphasize social impact
Show steps
Challenges you to apply your skills in a competitive setting while addressing social issues
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- Identify and research relevant design competitions
- Form a team or work individually on a design proposal
- Develop and submit your design solution
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