Doctor of Design
The Interdisciplinary Design Institute at WSU Spokane offers the Doctor of
Design (D. Des) program, which furthers both the art and the science of design
through interdisciplinary inquiry, critical synthesis, and problem solving.
At the same level of academic standards as a PhD, the D. Des focuses on applied
research and emphasizes the advancement of knowledge in the design disciplines.
It is intended for persons who are well versed and professionally advanced in
the design profession and who seek to make original contributions to their
fields.
The D. Des addresses a demonstrated void in design education by specifically
bridging education, research, and practice within a philosophical and
pedagogical framework of interdisciplinary inquiry and critical synthesis.
For the purpose of this degree, "design" is broadly defined as the creative integration of disparate components of knowledge, resources and experience towards an applied outcome that contributes to socio-cultural well being.
Doctor of Design Pages
- Current D.Design Students: Program news, award announcements, graduate handbook, forms and guidelines, and deadlines.
- Curriculum: Foundation courses, specialization, areas of concentration, outcomes, requirements, and sample program plan.
- Faculty: Explanations about major professor and committee members.
- Goals and Objectives for the Doctor of Design program.
- Prospective Students: Application checklist and guidelines.