Advanced Certificate in Design Critique for High-Impact Results

• Advanced Design Thinking: Understanding the design thinking process and its importance in creating high-impact designs. This unit will cover the key principles and techniques of design thinking, including empathy, ideation, and experimentation. • Design Critique Methodologies: Learning the various methods and techniques for critiquing designs, including verbal, written, and visual critiques. This unit will also cover how to give and receive constructive feedback, as well as how to analyze and evaluate design solutions. • High-Impact Design Trends: Exploring the latest design trends and how they can be used to create high-impact results. This unit will cover topics such as responsive design, flat design, and material design, as well as how to incorporate emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence into design solutions. • Design for User Experience (UX): Understanding the key principles and best practices for designing user-centered experiences. This unit will cover topics such as user research, information architecture, and usability testing, as well as how to create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows. • Design for Branding and Identity: Learning how to create effective branding and identity systems that resonate with audiences and drive business results. This unit will cover topics such as brand positioning, visual identity design, and messaging strategy, as well as how to maintain consistency across different touchpoints and platforms. • Design for Accessibility and Inclusivity: Understanding the importance of designing for accessibility and inclusivity, and how to create solutions that are accessible to users with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds. This unit will cover topics such as web accessibility guidelines, assistive technologies, and cultural sensitivity. • Design for Sustainability: Exploring the role of design in promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact. This unit will cover topics such as eco-design, life cycle assessment, and circular economy, as well as how to incorporate sustainable practices into the design process. • Design for Social Impact: Understanding the potential of design to create positive social change, and how to design solutions that address complex social issues. This unit will cover topics such as design for social innovation, participatory design, and design for behavior change. • Design Leadership and Collaboration: Learning how to lead and collaborate with cross-functional