This course is the culmination of each student’s experience in the Transdisciplinary Design program. Students conduct design research on an emerging aspect of the design field. Theses are expected to advance the theoretical, technical, material, or formal state of knowledge in design. They must demonstrate rigorous analytic thinking as well as coherent project development and design resolution; projects must be fully documented and compellingly presented using appropriate two- and three-dimensional representations or models. The thesis is conducted under the guidance of a thesis committee. While the majority of the course is made up of independent work, with studio time organized mainly into regular one-on-one critiques with faculty, students will all meet for thesis reviews where students will present the state of their research to broader members of the academic community. Because of the strong emphasis on collaboration in the Transdisciplinary Design program, students are encouraged to work on joint or team theses. Even working individually, a student must identify people outside the university who are integral to the success of their thesis. Students must situate their design work as research, critically reflect on its outcomes, and communicate the meaning and impact of their findings.