segal.northwestern.eduDESIGN INNOVATION - Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University

Designer, 3M "Coming to the design team [at 3M] with several years of engineering experience was a huge advantage. I was able to better relate to the people I worked with on the technical and business teams than a traditional designer might." Learn more Manogna Lekkalapudi MMM "[The MMM Program] adds an extra dimension of empathetic and user-centered perspective to your management skills, bringing together both the EQ and the IQ elements of analytical thinking." Learn more Wendy Roldan Segal Design Certificate "With the mentorship I received at Segal Design Institute and Delta Lab, I have discovered my passion for research at the intersection of design thinking, manufacturing, and engineering." See Wendy Roldan’s project play_arrow pause What we teach The interdisciplinary academic programs at the Segal Design Institute provide undergraduate and graduate students with collaborative training at the forefront of innovation and human-centered design. Explore our opportunities to find a program that best fits your goals. See all programs Undergraduate Master’s PhD Undergraduate Study Design Thinking and Communication (DTC) Core Curriculum Course Design Thinking and Doing (DTD) Course Designing Your Life Course Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Design Engineering (MaDE) Undergraduate Degree Segal Design Certificate Whether you’re looking to take a single design course or earn your bachelor’s degree or certificate in design, Segal provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for undergraduates. Master’s Graduate Study Engineering Design Innovation (EDI) Master of Product Design and Development Management (mpd²) MMM Program Discover the right program to position yourself for the next step in your career in industry, research, or academia. Learn more PhD Graduate Study We do not offer a PhD program, but we’re part of a larger ecosystem of centers and labs pursuing design-related academic research at Northwestern. PhD students interested in design-related research can explore the Design Research Cluster, an interdisciplinary doctoral program sponsored by the McCormick School of Engineering and The Graduate School at Northwestern. Learn more WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF Design Innovation Design innovation creates value using design-centric tools and frameworks such as empathy, visualization, prototyping, and iteration. By acquiring design innovation skills, we are prepared to find and frame problems, identify opportunities, and innovate across a variety of spaces. We are ready to bring our ideas to life. Learn more about Design Innovation© 2023 Northwestern University Contact Northwestern University Careers Disclaimer Campus Emergency Information University Policies Report an Accessibility Issue Address Segal Design Institute 2133 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL 60208 Phone number (847) 467-7463 Email Address segal@northwestern.edu Social Media Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram Programs Faculty Directory Course Listing Projects News & Events Contact...