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Design Research 1: Methods

Parsons School of Design: School of Design Strategies

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Gabriela Rendon
Section: A

CRN: 2518

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Gamar Markarian
Section: B

CRN: 13385

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Boris Dobrijevic
Section: C

CRN: 3577

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Manuel Torres
Section: D

CRN: 2519

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: E

CRN: 2520

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: G

CRN: 13381

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: H

CRN: 13384

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: I

CRN: 16891

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 16

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/15/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Spring 2026
Taught By: Nora Guerrera
Section: X1

CRN: 13383

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: All School of Design Strategies undergraduate degree students, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program. Note: when taking an online section, the expectation is for full engagement which includes cameras on for the entire class. If this will be an issue, please consider an in person section. 
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Research 1: Methods
Fall 2025
Taught By: Misha Volf
Section: A

CRN: 2946

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: 6 East 16th Street
Room: 1205
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design Research 1: Methods
Fall 2025
Taught By: Robert Chan
Section: B

CRN: 2949

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 19

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Academic Entrance 63 Fifth Ave
Room: 404
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design Research 1: Methods
Fall 2025
Taught By: Misha Volf
Section: C

CRN: 17365

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Parsons 2 W 13th
Room: 311
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Design Research 1: Methods
Fall 2025
Taught By: Andrew Lebowitz
Section: X1

CRN: 4949

Credits: 3

Formerly known as Research & Development Methods. This course is an introduction to the nature of design research, where students gain practical experience in the various research and design methodologies. Students work in teams to apply the different techniques, through a series of mini-projects and applications, conducting research outside the classroom and engaging users and experts to share their perspectives on research and design. Students also learn how to map out their research findings and to envision and articulate design driven interventions.

Open to: Students in the BBA Strategic Design and Management major, as well as Environmental Studies majors, and Creative Entrepreneurship minors; other students with permission of BBA in Strategic Design and Management program.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/6/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025