Selected topics in design innovation. This course cannot be used to complete any course or unit requirement for College of Engineering undergraduates.

In collaboration with BMW Group Technology Office USA, Designing Digital Sustainability investigates how digital products and services can positively influence consumer behavior and sustainability practices. The course builds on key insights from the summer research program on techniques and approaches that the consumer electronics industry takes toward improving user behavior in the realm of digital sustainability. Focusing on the premium market segment and targeting next generation customers (Gen Z / Gen Alpha), students will look 10-15 years ahead to envision meaningful and engaging experiences that put sustainability at the core of users’ digital identities, behaviors, and lifestyles. Throughout this course, students will rapidly develop and refine their futuristic points of view through a series of looks-like and works-like prototypes, culminating in a clear, well thought out vision of a more sustainable future for our society. By the end of of the course, the students will have learned: 1. Methods, techniques, and tools to envision tomorrow’s thoughtful technologies based on evidence found in present behavioral patterns and trends. 2. Industry standard practices and how to engage with real-world clients through a series of in-class presentations and design critiques. 3. Visual presentation and storytelling skills using physical prototypes, environments, and audiovisual elements to convey design concepts in simple, concise yet articulate ways. This course is open to upper-division undergraduate students and graduate students by application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting Monday 4/17/2023. This course satisfies the Advanced Design requirement for the Berkeley Certificate in Design Innovation. It cannot be used to complete any course or unit requirement for College of Engineering undergraduates.

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