Design Courses

The Artful Design of Interactive AI Systems

Explore the intersection of AI, design, and human interaction in technology, focusing on creating meaningful experiences and balancing automation with human engagement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Assignment Control Plots for Causal Inference Study Design - Rocky Aikens

Explore visual tools for causal inference study design, focusing on assignment-control plots to analyze covariate distribution and improve observational and experimental studies.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Architecture Design for Data Heterogeneity in FL - Liangqiong Qu

Explores innovative architecture designs for federated learning in medical AI, focusing on Transformers to address data heterogeneity challenges and improve model performance across diverse healthcare institutions.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

When Design Equals Planning - Computational Approaches to Robot Design

Exploring the intersection of robot design and planning, this seminar discusses computational approaches to simplify design processes and make formal statements about design feasibility across various robotic systems.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Engineering Design Optimization - Linear Constrained Optimization

Explore mathematical and algorithmic fundamentals of optimization for engineering systems design, covering linear and non-linear problems with emphasis on multidisciplinary applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The State of Design Knowledge in Human-AI Interaction

Exploring challenges and progress in designing intelligent interactive systems, focusing on user control, mental models, and cognitive engagement with AI-powered interfaces.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Design for Accessibility

Explores innovative approaches to accessibility in technology design, emphasizing collaborative, situated, and enacted perspectives. Presents case studies that challenge traditional views and highlight social and political dimensions.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Runway - A New Tool for Distributed Systems Design

Introducing Runway: a comprehensive tool for designing distributed systems, combining specification, simulation, visualization, and model checking to evaluate correctness, availability, and performance.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Design Thinking Hybrid - An Evolution of Innovation

Explore the evolution of design thinking as an innovation method, its adaptation for business, and techniques for incorporating it into organizational culture to drive large-scale impact.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Design Thinking vs. The Lean Startup

Explore the differences between design thinking and lean startup methodologies for innovation, with insights on their philosophies, practical applications, and limitations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Achievement Habit - A Design Thinking Guide for Doers

Transform your behavior and achieve goals using design thinking principles. Learn problem-solving techniques, overcome barriers to action, and gain confidence to pursue your aspirations.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Design Thinking and the Art of Critique - I Like-I Wish

Explore the "I like/I wish" technique for constructive feedback and ideation in design thinking, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving within teams.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improve Work Process with Design Thinking

Discover key Design Thinking techniques to solve workplace challenges and enhance team processes in this insightful webinar led by Stanford experts.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Design Thinking and the Art of Innovation

Explore Design Thinking as practiced at Stanford's d.school and learn how it can transform innovation and market strategies. Discover tools to compete in a world of radical innovation and succeed.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Computational Design of Compliant, Dynamical Robots - Cynthia Sung

Explore computational design for compliant robots, covering topology optimization, hybrid aerial vehicles, soft arm optimization, and origami-inspired fabrication techniques for dynamic and adaptable robotic systems.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course