Berkeley Innovation runs the Human-Centered Design DeCal, an 11-week introductory course in design theory and practice open to any Berkeley student regardless of major or prior experience. Students attend lectures, guest speakers, and hands-on activities covering research, synthesis, ideation, and visual design. Members complete two projects across the semester, building potential portfolio pieces while learning a design process applicable to engineering, biology, history, and beyond.
2
Course units
P/NP
Grading
11
Course length in weeks
2
Weekly meeting duration in hours (every Monday, 7-9 PM)
2009
DeCal offered since
Events They Host
Midpoint Presentations
Week 6 in-class session where student groups present their midterm project progress. Held March 17, 2025.