Academic Programs

We want you to explore Human-Centered Design, and we want to make it easy.

Teaching Design Thinking is a core aspect of SCD’s mission. As such, we offer a variety of learning opportunities for students, staff, faculty, and the community. Spanning from an introduction to Design Thinking to deep dives into applying Human-Centered Design within specific contexts, we have an academic program for anyone who is eager to engage in innovation.

Courses

Learn more about Design Thinking and develop the mindsets of Human-Centered Design in our DTX courses

Workshops

Discover the Design Thinking process, focus on the mindsets of Human-Centered Design, and learn new tools to help you apply HCD to your designs

Office Hours

Meet one-on-one with a member of our team for guidance in using design thinking and incorporating human-centered design in specific contexts

Teaching Design Thinking is a core aspect of SCD’s mission. As such, we offer a variety of learning opportunities for students, staff, faculty, and the community. Spanning from an introduction to the Design Thinking process to deep dives into applying Human-Centered Design within specific contexts, there is an academic program  for anyone who is eager to engage in innovation.

Upcoming SCD Workshops and Events

 

April
19

UX Days 2025

Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S. 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820

9:30 AM

April
21

Flashlight Making

The Shop at SCD (Lower Level)

5:00 PM

April
22

Up-cycling and Mending

The Shop at SCD (Lower Level)

5:00 PM

April
21

Flashlight Making

The Shop at SCD (Lower Level)

5:00 PM

April
22

Up-cycling and Mending

The Shop at SCD (Lower Level)

5:00 PM

April
28

Sticker Printing

The Shop at SCD (Lower Level)

8:30 AM

April
19

UX Days 2025

Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S. 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820

9:30 AM

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