Software Design Courses

Stanford Seminar - Software-Defined Networking at the Crossroads

Explore software-defined networking's impact on network architecture, control plane abstractions, and the shift towards software-based network infrastructure and management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Design Thinking - Training Yourself to Be More Creative

Design Thinking is a dynamic approach to problem solving, problem finding, and creating value. Learn how you can learn to creatively solve problems and use prototyping and iteration for rapid learning and improvement in this seminar.

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

Applications of Generative Design for Fabrication in Healthcare Settings

Exploring generative design for healthcare fabrication, optimizing medical device creation through digital tools, and empowering clinicians with collaborative design systems for improved patient care.

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

Stanford Seminar - TechFail: From Intersectional Inaccessibility to Inclusive Design

Exploration of gaming technology accessibility, highlighting issues and potential solutions. Discusses inclusive design approaches and the impact on marginalized users, drawing from a decade-long ethnography.

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

Humanizing Robot Design - Aaron Edsinger of Hello Robot

Exploring the future of human-robot collaboration, focusing on safe, intuitive, and affordable robots designed to improve quality of life in various sectors, from eldercare to service industries.

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

Design Thinking and Innovation: An Interview with David Kelley

Explore innovation and design thinking with David Kelley, co-founder of IDEO and Stanford's d.school, as he shares insights on problem-solving and creativity in business and academia.

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

Making the Invisible Visible - Observing Complex Software Dynamics

Explore software performance optimization with Dick Sites, covering seven reasons for slow execution and techniques to observe complex software dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Design Thinking - What Is It and Why Should I Care?

Explore design thinking basics with Stanford experts. Learn to apply creative problem-solving techniques to work and personal challenges through real-time demonstrations and audience interactions.

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

Leading Innovation and Design Thinking

Discover how Steve Suarez introduced design thinking at HSBC, exploring challenges, successes, and key lessons in building corporate innovation. Learn to lead innovation in your company.

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

Completing Projects Faster and Smarter With Virtual Design and Construction

Discover how Virtual Design and Construction methodology enhances project efficiency, client value, and stakeholder experiences in the construction industry.

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

Stanford Seminar - Fight Over the Law of Software APIs and Stories from Electronic Frontier Foundation

Explore legal battles over software API copyrights, their impact on innovation, and EFF's efforts to protect the freedom to tinker and innovate in the tech industry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech, Tools, and Team Design - How You Can Utilize New Platforms to Work Smarter

Discover how to form "flash teams" and leverage online platforms to efficiently convene talent, measure output, and make real-time adjustments in today's competitive business landscape.

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

Stanford Seminar - Software is Hard Work

Insights from LaunchDarkly's CEO on scaling a B2B company, leveraging diverse experiences, and finding motivation in small wins during the challenging early stages of entrepreneurship.

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

Stanford Seminar - Creating a Buzz Around B2B Software

Insights from a software engineer turned CEO on launching a B2B startup, building relationships, and creating a vibrant company culture around a technical product.

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

Design to Disrupt

Explore sustainable innovation in the garment industry with Dan Widmaier, CEO of Bolt Threads. Learn about disruptive technologies, environmental impact, and maintaining focus on core goals.

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