Learn design at the d.school
Whether you’re a design major or looking for skills to amplify your field of study, we’ve got something for you!
Our project-based and experiential classes and degree programs help Stanford students collaborate and tackle real-world challenges.
We offer a Bachelor’s degree program, a Master’s degree program, and elective classes for Stanford students at all seven schools.
Who can take classes at Stanford?
d.school classes are open to students enrolled at Stanford. Some courses are open only to declared majors or master’s students. Others are open to the entire student body. We also offer several programs for university students beyond Stanford, business leaders, designers, and educators. Explore our Professional Learners page for more information.
How can i learn about the undergraduate design MAJOR?
Click here to explore the Undergraduate Design Program website.
How can I learn about the master’s program?
Information about admissions and requirements can be found on our Stanford Design Program site.
WHEN CHOOSING AN ELECTIVE, Should I take a class related to my degree program?
We encourage students to take classes that will challenge their existing disciplinary mindset. Take a look at our current class offerings below.
How do I stay up to date about classes at the d.school?
BS Design Degree
Students in our undergraduate program gain an engineering depth and learn to design using a wide range of materials in many contexts.
MS Design Degree
Our 2-year graduate program is project-based and highly immersive. Students learn the skills needed to tackle big design challenges and build with purpose and intention.
Browse our electives
If you’re looking for a class that’s open to all Stanford students, you’re in the right place!
Check out our list of current offerings below.
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Design for Healthy Friendships : A Multi-Level Approach to Social Connection
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Design for Learning : Generative AI for Collaborative Learning
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Systems Design for Health : Reimagining Stanford Campus Town Center
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Negotiation by Design : Applied Design Thinking for Negotiators
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View from the Future : Speaker Series with Industry Pioneers Designing the Future
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*Make/Shift experiences are 3 hour, no-credit experimental learning experiences for students to help the d.school determine what to potentially “make” or “shift” from this experience into a full-quarter, for-credit elective course.
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Conversations in the Wild: Art of Navigating Difficult Encounters
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Design Decoded: Human Interaction in a Digital Versus Analog World
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP-OUT: Design for Health: Exploring New Frontiers with Virtual Reality
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP-OUT: Controlling the Narrative: Building a legacy through film and business
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP-OUT: Smells Like Team Spirit: Collaborating for Creativity
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP-OUT: Design Insider / Outsider: Cultural Lenses in Empathy
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP OUT: No One Saw it Coming: Experiential Futures and Foresight
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
Events and Announcements
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View EventOct.
30, 2020Creativity in Research Scholars, Winter 2021 - apply by Nov 20th!
Overviewd.school Creativity in Research Scholars (CIRS) are a diverse set of Stanford PhD students across all disciplines. In addition to their ... -
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1, 2018Pitch Night
d.school's Annual Pitch NightJoin Us on Nov 1st!6-8pm d.school AtriumDo you want to be the first to know about d.school classes being offered ... -
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30, 2018Night Launch
The d.school's celebrated Launchpad program presents:Night LaunchAn evening where you can see and experience 10 stellar products and services ... -
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3, 2018Launchpad's Product/Market Fit Assessment Lab (office hours)
Do you want to launch a new venture? Got a "killer idea" that you've been toying with over the last few months, and want to see whether you ... -
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21, 2018Spring Class Preview
d.school classes bring together all types of students at Stanford, whether you’re pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. Some students are ... -
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19, 2017Apply for Winter Classes & Pop-Outs by Dec 8!
In a d.school class you'll learn and practice specific tools, tactics, mindsets and behaviors that will help you develop core design abilities - ... -
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2, 2017Pitch Night 2017!
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15, 2017Fall 2017 Pop-Outs & Workshops
Try out a Pop-Out or workshop for a taste of experiential learning and design thinking. Pop-outs all take place out in the world in a relevant ... -
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11, 2017Info Session: Creativity in Research Scholars on May 11
Overviewd.school Creativity in Research Scholars are a disciplinary diverse set of Stanford PhD students. In addition to their primary research ... -
View EventMay.
1, 2017Night Launch
The d.school's celebrated Launchpad program presents:Night LaunchAn evening where you can see and experience 10 stellar products and services ... -
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2, 2017Apply for Spring Classes & Workshops by March 10!
In a d.school class you'll learn and practice specific tools, tactics, mindsets and behaviors that will help you develop core design abilities - ... -
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22, 2017Spring Pop-Outs & Workshops
Try out a Pop-Out or workshop for a taste of experiential learning and design thinking. Pop-outs all take place out in the world in a relevant ... -
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22, 2017d.school Spring Preview
Wed. Feb. 22, 12-1 PM Come to the d.school to taste our new lineup of classes and workshops for Spring!From 12-1PM teaching teams from ...