This course empowers students to tackle complex challenges in Holocaust education and commemoration using human-centered design thinking methodology. Students will work in collaborative teams to identify pressing issues, conduct user research through interviews and empathy mapping, and develop innovative, tested solutions.

The course progresses through the complete design thinking cycle: beginning with foundational methodology and challenge identification, advancing through user research and persona development, then moving into structured ideation and solution evaluation. Students will build prototypes, conduct user testing, and refine their solutions based on real feedback from target audiences.

2025 Course Syllabus