Introduction to Design

If you have reached this page, you likely already know that every member of the Hamilton community has been invited to take part in an institutional planning initiative through a process called aspirational design. Hamilton’s Aspirational Design website provides plenty of great information on the process and how you can get involved.

But how does one actually begin to “think like a designer”?

For anyone who wants to experience the design thinking process before jumping into their first charrette, the R&ID team is here to help. We welcome the opportunity to introduce you and your colleagues to design abilities, methods, and mindsets using Stanford's d.school Starter Kit. 

Choose an Option

Self-Paced Exploration

Find a partner and start your own private workshop.  The Starter Kit's interactive exercises are created for pairs, but you can still learn a lot about the design process even if you go solo. All it takes is a pen and some paper.
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Facilitated Exploration

The R&ID team welcomes the opportunity to work with faculty groups (4-10 people) willing to commit 3 hours to exploring the Starter Kit with us.
Contact us at askus@hamilton.edu