Program Overview

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PhD in Design Program

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is a top-rated graduate program for those seeking to teach or conduct fundamental research in the field. Our PhD alumni have gone on to lead noted design programs at universities all over the world and lead practices at global corporations.

Program Overview

By pursuing rigorous research in an area that aligns with work by our PhD faculty, you’ll work directly in some of the most exciting design-focused work being done today.

PhD Faculty Advisors

• Weslynne Ashton: Professor of Environmental Management & Sustainability and Food Systems Action Lab Co-Director
• Kim Erwin: Associate Professor of Healthcare Design & Design Methods and Equitable Healthcare Action Lab Director
• Anijo Mathew: Dean and Professor of Entrepreneurship & Urban Technology
• Zach Pino: Assistant Professor of Data-Driven Design
• Ruth Schmidt: Associate Professor of Behavioral Design
• Carlos Teixeira: Charles L. Owen Professor of Systems Design and PhD Program Director

Degree Requirements

All PhD students will work closely with their advisors to plan their course of study and research. Students complete a total of 92 credit hours:

• Up to 32 credits can be transferred from a master’s program
• 12 course credits
• 48 research credits Courses may be selected from across the university’s course offerings to complement the objectives of the student’s program.

Featured Courses

• PhD Principles & Methods of Design Research
• PhD Research and Thesis
• PhD Philosophical Context of Design Research

Student Work

Examples of student work include:

• Future Archetypes of EV Charging
• Exploring Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Partnership with City Clerk’s Office Aims to Reform Fines and Fees

PhD Corporate Partnership Initiative

Designed for professionals who want to reach the next level of design leadership, ID’s PhD Corporate Partnership provides candidates and organizations the tools and techniques needed to grow leadership and innovation within your organization.

Alumni

Our alumni make up a strong network—a uniquely skilled set of more than 2,400 people across 32+ countries who deal with difficult issues and navigate them with clarity, purpose, and discipline.

Timing

The program is structured over three years:

• Year 1: Fall - Design Course (3 credits), Design Course (3 credits), Research (6 credits)
• Year 1: Spring - Design Course (3 credits), Research (9 credits)
• Year 2: Fall - Design Course (3 credits), Research (9 credits)
• Year 2: Spring - Research (12 credits)
• Year 3: Fall - Research (6-11 credits)
• Year 3: Spring - Research (1-6 credits)

Estimated Costs

• Tuition rate: $2,155 (per credit hour)
• Estimated student fees and supplies: $1,300 (per semester)
• Estimated living expenses (room & board): $6,750 (per semester)
• Estimated health insurance: $1,896 (per year)

Research Areas

Our PhD faculty advisors are involved in various research areas, including environmental management, healthcare design, entrepreneurship, data-driven design, behavioral design, and systems design.

Career Support

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, helping them navigate the job market and achieve their career goals.

Program Structure

The PhD in Design program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice. The program includes coursework, research, and a dissertation.

Admission Criteria

To be considered for admission to the PhD in Design program, applicants must have a master’s degree in design or a related field, and/or significant experience as a professional designer.

Tuition and Funding

Tuition and research stipends are extremely limited, and only self-funded applicants will be considered.

Program Outcomes

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design prepares students for careers in academia, industry, and government. Our alumni have gone on to lead design programs at universities, work as design leaders in industry, and start their own design firms.

Program Benefits

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design offers students the opportunity to work with world-renowned faculty, conduct original research, and contribute to the advancement of the field of design.

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum includes coursework, research, and a dissertation. Students work closely with their advisors to plan their course of study and research.

Program Length

The PhD in Design program is designed to be completed in three years.

Program Format

The program is offered on a full-time basis, with students taking coursework and conducting research on campus.

Program Location

The PhD in Design program is located at the Institute of Design in Chicago, Illinois.

Program Accreditation

The PhD in Design program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies.

Program Rankings

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world.

Program Reputation

The Institute of Design has a reputation for excellence in design education and research, and our PhD program is no exception.

Program Faculty

Our faculty are world-renowned experts in their fields, with a deep commitment to teaching, research, and service.

Program Research

Our faculty and students are engaged in a wide range of research projects, from environmental sustainability to healthcare design.

Program Community

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design.

Program Resources

The Institute of Design has a wide range of resources available to support student success, including state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and career services.

Program Support

The Institute of Design is committed to supporting the success of our students, with a range of services including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support.

Program Culture

The Institute of Design has a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on social responsibility and sustainability.

Program History

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s.

Program Mission

The mission of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Vision

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation.

Program Values

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Outcomes Assessment

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations.

Program Accreditation Assessment

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research.

Program Faculty Development

The Institute of Design is committed to the development of its faculty, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Student Development

The Institute of Design is committed to the development of its students, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their academic, professional, and personal growth.

Program Alumni Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Community Engagement

The Institute of Design is committed to community engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support local, national, and global communities.

Program Social Responsibility

The Institute of Design is committed to social responsibility, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

Program Sustainability

The Institute of Design is committed to sustainability, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to reduce its environmental impact and support sustainable design practices.

Program Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute of Design is committed to diversity and inclusion, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support underrepresented groups and promote diversity in design education and practice.

Program Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a global reputation for excellence in design education and research, and is committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research.

Program Funding

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships.

Program Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development.

Program Alumni Network

The Institute of Design has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research.

Program Publications

The Institute of Design publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators. The objectives of the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement and Development

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research. The program is also committed to the development of its faculty, students, and alumni, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Community and Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design. The program is also committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships and Funding

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research. The program is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships and Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. The program also offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support and Alumni Network

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development. The program also has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events and Publications

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research. The program also publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators. The objectives of the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement and Development

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research. The program is also committed to the development of its faculty, students, and alumni, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Community and Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design. The program is also committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships and Funding

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research. The program is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships and Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. The program also offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support and Alumni Network

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development. The program also has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events and Publications

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research. The program also publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators. The objectives of the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement and Development

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research. The program is also committed to the development of its faculty, students, and alumni, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Community and Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design. The program is also committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships and Funding

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research. The program is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships and Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. The program also offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support and Alumni Network

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development. The program also has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events and Publications

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research. The program also publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators. The objectives of the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement and Development

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research. The program is also committed to the development of its faculty, students, and alumni, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Community and Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design. The program is also committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships and Funding

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research. The program is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships and Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. The program also offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support and Alumni Network

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development. The program also has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events and Publications

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research. The program also publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators. The objectives of the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement and Development

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research. The program is also committed to the development of its faculty, students, and alumni, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Community and Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design. The program is also committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships and Funding

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research. The program is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships and Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. The program also offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support and Alumni Network

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development. The program also has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events and Publications

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research. The program also publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators. The objectives of the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement and Development

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research. The program is also committed to the development of its faculty, students, and alumni, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Community and Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design. The program is also committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships and Funding

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research. The program is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships and Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. The program also offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support and Alumni Network

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development. The program also has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events and Publications

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research. The program also publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators. The objectives of the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of design theory and practice, to develop their research and scholarship skills, and to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design assesses student outcomes through a range of methods, including coursework, research, and dissertation evaluations. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies, and undergoes regular assessment and evaluation to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Program Continuous Improvement and Development

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is committed to continuous improvement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of design education and research. The program is also committed to the development of its faculty, students, and alumni, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support their research, teaching, and service.

Program Community and Global Engagement

The Institute of Design has a strong sense of community, with students, faculty, and alumni working together to advance the field of design. The program is also committed to global engagement, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to support international collaboration and exchange.

Program Partnerships and Funding

The Institute of Design has a range of partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations, and is committed to building and maintaining these partnerships to support design education and research. The program is funded through a range of sources, including tuition, research grants, and donations.

Program Scholarships and Assistantships

The Institute of Design offers a range of scholarships to support student success, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. The program also offers a range of assistantships to support student success, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate assistantships.

Program Career Support and Alumni Network

The Institute of Design provides career support to its students, including career counseling, job placement, and professional development. The program also has a strong alumni network, with a range of initiatives and strategies in place to engage alumni and support their ongoing professional development.

Program Events and Publications

The Institute of Design hosts a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, to support design education and research. The program also publishes a range of materials, including books, journals, and reports, to support design education and research.

Program Awards and Recognition

The Institute of Design offers a range of awards to recognize excellence in design education and research, including student awards, faculty awards, and alumni awards.

Program Rankings and Reputation

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is ranked among the top design programs in the world, and has a reputation for excellence in design education and research.

Program History and Legacy

The Institute of Design has a long history of excellence in design education, dating back to the 1930s, and is committed to building on this legacy to support the future of design education and research.

Program Vision and Mission

The vision of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design is to be a leading center for design research and education, with a global reputation for excellence and innovation. The mission of the program is to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innovators.

Program Values and Principles

The PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design values innovation, creativity, social responsibility, and sustainability, and is committed to advancing the field of design through original research and scholarship.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the PhD in Design program at the Institute of Design are to provide students with a comprehensive education in design research and practice, to advance the field of design through original research and scholarship, and to prepare students for careers as design leaders and innov