Siebel Center for Design

Explore new ways to think, create, and solve problems this Fall! Our Fall 2025 DTX course lineup is here! Whether you’re interested in empathy-driven design, UX tools, or ethical considerations in technology, these courses offer hands-on experiences for students from all backgrounds. ?? DTX 180 | Exercising Empathy (Gen Ed: Behavioral Science) – Strengthen your ability to understand diverse perspectives and design with compassion. ?? DTX 451 | Intro to Design Thinking – Learn the fundamentals of problem-solving through human-centered design. (In-Person & Online Synchronous) ?? DTX 495 | Intro to Ethics in HCD – Examine the ethical implications of AI, sustainability, and technology. (2nd 8 Weeks, Online Asynchronous) ?? DTX 495 | Student-Centered App Design – Work in teams to design digital experiences that enhance student life—no coding required! (2nd 8 Weeks, In-Person) ?? DTX 495 | Intro to UX Theory and Tools – Build foundational UX skills and get hands-on experience with Figma. (16 Weeks, Online Synchronous) ?? Soon enrolling for Fall! Take a peek at full course details here while you await your time to register: https://lnkd.in/gpQG8pQR #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #DTXCourses #EmpathyInDesign #UXDesign #HigherEd #Fall2025

How close are we to the world of Her? ???? In the latest episode of Disruption in Real Time, Rachel Switzky sits down with Professor Mike Yao from the College of Media - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to explore the intersection of AI, storytelling, and human connection. This episode dives into: ?? How science fiction shapes real-world tech ?? AI’s role in personal relationships ?? The ethical dilemmas of emotionally intelligent AI Plus, don’t miss this discussion as we lead into Ebert Fest 2025 (April 23-26), featuring a screening of Her! ?? Listen now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gEbQapQT ?? Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gFUa_4-z #AI #Media #ScienceFiction #HerMovie #EbertFest #DigitalEthics #Technology #Podcast #Innovation

?? Teaching Opportunity Alert! ?? We are looking for passionate educators to join our Adjunct Lecturer/Instructor pool! If you have experience in design thinking, human-centered design, or related fields and are excited about shaping the next generation of innovators, we encourage you to apply! ? Teach courses in-person and/or online ? Flexible appointments ranging from affiliate (0%) to part-time (50%) ? 8-week or 16-week courses ? Engage with a multidisciplinary, collaborative community at a one-of-a-kind design center ?? Application deadline: April 3, 2025 ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gW6HNCbd Help us spread the word! Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #HigherEd #TeachingOpportunity #Illinois

?? We're Hiring! ?? Siebel Center for Design and the Office of Public Engagement are seeking a Postdoctoral Community Engagement Studio (CES) Director to lead a groundbreaking initiative focused on strengthening community relationships through human-centered design. This grant-funded, two-year position is ideal for candidates with expertise in community engagement, facilitation, and design thinking. A terminal degree (PhD, MFA, MDes, or equivalent) is required. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eggi8yr #Hiring #Postdoc #CommunityEngagement #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #AcademicJobs

Aw yeah! Jeanine and I were honored to kick off "Design Illinois: A Mentored Future" as keynote speakers last Friday at our alma mater, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The event was organized by the College of Fine + Applied Arts at Illinois and hosted at the gorgeous Siebel Center for Design! ?? Along with fellow alumni, we met students throughout the day in talks, interviews, portfolio reviews, and ad hoc group chats. They were energized and engaged as we discussed their industrial design, graphic design, sustainable design, and UX career goals. ?? STUDENTS: Add a comment introducing yourselves to network! ???? We're so grateful to SCD Director, Rachel Switzky, for the invite, Ana Rodas and team for planning this smashing event, and everyone who supported us getting there: Joey Hartz, Emily Bear, Nate Mask, and Ellen Fred. (I'm sure we missed some folks.) ?? Thank you also to Dean Jake Pinholster, Jon Salvani, and Brenda Nardi for your generosity and for hosting the alumni social. ???? Nostalgia was in full effect as we roamed the Art & Design Building halls and had a 4-person ID Studio reunion → Jeanine, Rachel, and I were joined by our classmate, Lou Simon, who gave two talks, interviewed, and reviewed portfolios! ?? We're sparking more conversations as faculty and students continue to connect with us. ?? Of course, we covered hot topics from our book: the "Design Career Handbook" (link in comments)! ?? Industrial Design at Illinois Graphic Design at Illinois Sustainable Design at UIUC #Mentorship #DesignEducation #DesignCareers #DesignCareerHandbook #DesignIllinois

Design Illinois 2025 was a success! Our students hit the jackpot of opportunities to grow their professional networks and gain insights from top industry leaders and alumni. Thank you to all the students who registered! ????Thank you to our featured Graphic Design alumnus, Nick Maschinski and our keynote speakers, Industrial Design alums, Kevin Flores and Jeanine Flores for your amazing guidance on our students. ????Especially, thank you to all to participated, coordinated, and facilitated this fantastic event!!! ?? Industrial Design at Illinois Sustainable Design at UIUC Siebel Center for Design College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign #designillinois #graphicdesignweek2025 #graphicdesign #professionaldevelopment #networking #portfolioreview #graphicdesigneducation #uiucalumni #uiuc #mentorship

?? UX Days 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN! Join us on April 18 & 19 at Siebel Center for Design, UIUC, for a two-day conference that brings together students, professionals, and industry leaders to explore the evolving world of UX design and research. ? What’s in store? ?? Keynote by Ovetta Sampson – UX visionary (Google, Microsoft, IDEO) sharing insights on design and emerging technology. ??? Workshops & Talks – Hands-on learning from leading UX experts. ?? Networking – Connect with peers and industry professionals to share knowledge and ideas. ??? Registration Fees: ?? Students: $25 | ???? Faculty & Professionals: $125 ?? View the full schedule & register today: ?? https://buff.ly/DUP0COh Spots are limited—don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to build your UX skills! #UXDays2025 #UserExperience #UXDesign #HumanCenteredDesign #Innovation #Networking

Join Graphic Design alum, Brian Lai, tonight as he shares his career journey from working with top global brands like Leo Burnett, Tiffany & Co., Havas, and Moncler. Whether you're into design, fashion, or branding, this is a must-attend event! Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Time: 5:30–6:30 PM CST Platform: Zoom (Registration Required) Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gABCxrkw This event is part of 2025 Graphic Design Week, designed to bring industry professionals to campus for a week of insightful talks, networking opportunities, and professional development. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from Brian’s wealth of experience and gain valuable insights as you prepare for your own design career!

?? Human-Centered Design Workshops – Now Available by Request! ?? Looking to apply design thinking to real-world challenges? Our interactive HCD workshops are perfect for teams, RSOs, faculty, and staff at the University of Illinois. Whether you're an educator integrating HCD into your teaching or a group looking to enhance problem-solving skills, we’ve got tailored sessions for you! ?? Workshops can be held at SCD, your location, or online ??? Please allow at least three weeks' notice to schedule ?? Explore the workshop offerings & request a session here: https://buff.ly/zpKqz3s Let's design better experiences—together.?? #HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #Workshops #Illinois #LearnByDesign

??? Are you ready to put your Product Design skills to the test? Illinois Design Challenge is happening from March 27th to 30th ??—an engineering design competition where you'll tackle real-world challenges ??, compete for $500 in cash prizes ?? and enjoy free food & merch ????! ?? This is your chance to: ? Showcase your 3D design skills ?? ? Gain hands-on experience ?? ? Network with industry experts ?? This challenge is open to students of all majors and skill levels. Our team will help you get familiar with 3D design, design considerations and product development, ensuring you have the support you need to succeed! ??Register for free! https://lnkd.in/ga5gM95u ???Registration closes at 12 PM on March 27th! #IllinoisDesignChallenge #EngineeringDesign #ProductInnovation #CAD #3DModeling #Networking #UIUC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign