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Design Studio Dimension

Bring it all together. Design a real project.

The capstone of GEDS. Integrative whole-systems design where you take everything you have learned across the four dimensions and apply it — alone first, then in a team — to a real-world project.

16 weeks 8h / week

About this dimension

The Design Studio is the integrative capstone of the GEDS journey. In Phase 1 you develop your own design proposal under facilitator guidance. In Phase 2 you join a 3-5 person team to co-create a final integrated design — including observation, interviews, and an integrated proposal — delivered as a report and presentation. Completing the Design Studio after all four dimensions awards the full GEDS Certificate of Completion.

Common questions

No. GEDS is designed to welcome curious beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. The cohort format means you learn alongside people from many backgrounds.
Plan for around 8 hours per week, including one live session, self-paced lessons, and assignments. Most of the schedule is flexible.
Yes. Each dimension is a complete cohort you can enroll in on its own. You can also take the full year to earn the GEDS Certificate via the Design Studio.
Both. Weekly live sessions on Zoom with your facilitator and cohort, plus self-paced lessons, readings, and assignments.
All live sessions are recorded. You can catch up on your own time and stay engaged in the cohort forum between sessions.

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