Dana Fridman

Information Design - COMD 251
This course addresses the demand for well-designed visual presentation of data in the information age. The course is interdisciplinary, combining skills from graphic design, interaction design, and data science. Students practice information design skills with applications beyond the traditional design professions. Students will shape data-driven messages in order to make knowledge accessible visually.

Design for Business - DSDN 283
This course introduces students to a range of approaches for including business factors in their design process and outputs through a critical approach and with Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspectives in mind. The course includes research, literature reviews as well as studio work.

User Experience Capstone Project - MDDN 502
This studio consists of a supervised research-based project, working towards a mastery of user experience design. The work will be experimental in nature, yet practical and industry-relevant. Students will be required to apply both analytical and creative approaches to problem-solving alongside reflective practice.

Design for Experience - IXXN201
In this course, students will learn about the process of user experience (UX) design, and common research and design techniques, such as observation, interviews, prototyping and user testing. Students will also become skilled at using industry-standard tools and software.

Digital Product Design - MDDN 402
In this course, students will explore and implement current digital product design methods and software while planning and deploying independent project strategies. An emphasis will be placed on design thinking and creative approaches to front-end development, design and prototyping techniques based on industry-related projects. Students will be encouraged to synthesize their unique backgrounds and personal experience within the projects.