IXD414 - Designing with Systems
This is a studio course about designing digital products for the screen, with an emphasis on designing with systems in mind. This syllabus will be updated with more information throughout the semester. I'll let you know in class about updates.
Questions? mattk@ku.edu.
Your Site
In which we will
Show our work.
Texts
In which we will
Read and respond to some things.
Calendar / Clock / Compass
In which we will
Design a simple user interface and expand into a design system
Fearless Inventory
In which we will
Build a system from an existing brand, and practice working with it
The Best One in Your Row
In which we will
Reverse the previous process: start with a design system and build up into an interface
Niche, Please
In which we will
Apply what we've practiced to serve a small audience of your choosing
Spring 2026 Schedule
This is a rough plan; we'll go faster if possible! This schedule will be updated as we progress through the semester. I'll make adjustments as needed for interuptions like weather, conflicts, etc.