IXD414, 'Design Systems', Spring 2026
T/R / 12:30-03:10pm / Chalmers 307
Matt Kirkland / mattk@ku.edu

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.

Day 001

January 20 2026

Hi! Let's talk about who we are and what we're doing here. We'll cover:

  • Introductions
  • Who am I?
  • Who are you?
  • What are we doing here even
  • Schedule stuff
  • Syllabus Walkthru
  • Show & Tell
  • Agenda Requests
  • Your website plans
    Your homework for Thursday:
  1. Figure out a website situation
  2. Watch text: When We Build