Design in Policy and Governance
Overview
This course explores relevant existing studies and theories in design, as well as from those of other relevant disciplines (political and social sciences, management and organization studies, etc.) in order to develop a critical articulation and thereby to advance some of the ways that we can better understand design in/for/as policy and governance.
Master's and PhD level course.
How does this course promote work-life connections?
- Strong collaboration among professors resulting in further research outcomes (funding applications and book plans)
- Network event with public and private sector experts in London spring 2018.
- Panel at Säätytalo in May, 2018, including German doctoral student from the course at public event in Helsinki attended by 50+ students, civil servants and general public.
Teaching methods
Challenge-based premise, theoretical depth, and international perspectives and collaboration.
Reach
15 students.
School
Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Design.
Course code
MUO-L0009: Design in policy and governance.
Related courses
MUO-E8012 Design for Government
MUO-E0008 Designing for urban governance and services
Links & Materials
Video of panel discussion at Säätytalo, 22 May, 2018, moderated by Ramia Mazé and featuring experts Mariana Salgado (InLand/Migri), Juha Kronqvist (Hellon), Anni Leppänen (D9/State Treasury), Minh-
Nguyet Le (doctoral candidate in public administration at University of Potsdam, Germany).
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