Winter 2025
Design Competencies DRG
Instructors:
Tyler Fox & René Capella
We are seeking 4-5 graduate students with qualitative research experience (through HCDE 519 or equivalent research background demonstrated in your CV) to join our DRG, examining how designers develop their capabilities across different domains of practice. Our research focuses on transitioning from user experience design to systemic design approaches, tracking how students grow and adapt their skills through this progression.
The study draws from data collected over two academic quarters, offering an in-depth look at design competency development. This is an opportunity to engage with rich qualitative data while contributing to our understanding of design education and professional growth.
This DRG is full for winter and no longer accepting applications.