DESIGN 8935

Specialization Project II

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Take a deep dive into a project that explores the frontiers of design and technology. During this two-semester requirement, you will work closely with Cornell Tech and AAP faculty and research staff to conduct research on a critical design and technology question or problem and develop an implementable design tech solution for a real human need. Specialization projects take various forms but every project results in tangible, marketable experience and a completed project that will stand out on your resume. The second semester focuses on the development of a design argument, process and iteration, team building, experimentation and prototyping, and application of your design & technology solution, product, or project.

Prerequisites DESIGN 8131.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Design Technology students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP

Learning Outcomes

• Develop clear design & tech methods through process and iteration.
• Develop a focused specialization project design argument.
• Demonstrate team-building and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of experimentation and prototyping.
• Develop a refined design & technology solution, product, or project.

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