Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

Anth 440 Design Anthropology

Explores the relationship between anthropology and design. Addresses how anthropologists collaborate with designers in industry to develop new products. Students apply ethnographic methods to do rapid design research and develop prototypes of products and services. The course is useful for students interested in human centered approaches to problem solving and for students pursuing a career in designing innovative products or doing user experience research.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Upper division standing
  • Up one level
  • 400