In this course, you will take a deeper dive into the psychological principles that guide
designers. You'll also learn about the practice of human-centered design, explore cognitive biases you may encounter in communication with the GEAR UP community, and discover strategies to overcome bias and design for college access and success.
This course covers:
- Intro to design psychology;
- How cognitive biases hinder our messaging; and
- Human-centered design strategies for college access & success.
Estimated time to complete the course:
3 hours
Take the full series
This is the second of three courses on design thinking for coordinators. The courses build on each other, so we recommend taking all three courses, regardless of experience. The full series should take up to 6 hours to complete and you can take the courses at your own pace.
Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete each lesson, all surveys, and pass the assessment with an 80% or higher proficiency score. You will have two opportunities to retake the assessment.
This course was developed in partnership with Vodden Labs and Studio, a human-centered design and marketing firm.