Investigate how ranking, recommendation, advertising, and moderation mediate everyday online life.

Explore biological materials through accessible making, observation, and documented material testing.

Study repairability, disassembly, waste streams, and the design of another useful life.

Design how people entrust decisions and actions to people, services, and agents.

Turn researched evidence into visual explanations with clear sources and uncertainty.

Investigate alternative institutions, ownership models, shared resources, and collective life.

Develop editorial and typographic systems across languages, formats, and reading contexts.

Investigate how spaces shape behavior, access, and shared life through site research and adaptive reuse.

A capstone-style studio where learners synthesize aesthetics, systems, technology, operations, communication, and economic context into a single coherent project.

How visual identity, atmosphere, packaging, language, and experience make products and companies legible — and why that legibility has economic consequences.

E-commerce, marketplaces, licensing, product catalogs, fulfillment, digital goods, and platform logic — the operational layer beneath contemporary creative practice.

Why people respond to objects, brands, environments, images, and interfaces — and how emotion, attention, and meaning shape demand.

How designers can understand AI products, software ecosystems, automation, interfaces, and workflow tools — without becoming purely technical.

Pricing, ownership, distribution, manufacturing, IP, operations — practical economic literacy for creative people without reducing design to commerce.

A class on interfaces, workflows, brand systems, content systems, product ecosystems, and organizational context — design as connected thinking.

How design shapes trust, desirability, differentiation, and commercial perception — often before a product is fully understood.

A 5-week archiving system designed for artists—covering project organization, version tracking, large file management, and preparing work for portfolio, print, and licensing.

A gentle, clear 5-week class for organizing family photos, important documents, and personal records into a simple digital system that family members can understand and use.

A practical 5-week system for organizing, preserving, and maintaining your digital files so they remain findable and usable over time.

A foundational class on how to read data clearly, ask the right questions, spot misleading claims, and use data to support arguments and decisions.

A practical class on using Git to track changes, collaborate, recover from mistakes, and manage projects like a professional—from first commit to branching strategies.

A conceptual class on what operating systems do—processes, memory, the file system, permissions, and how software and hardware communicate through an OS.

A foundational class that demystifies the internet—covering packets, protocols, DNS, HTTP, and how data travels from one device to another.

A hands-on class teaching students to navigate, manage files, and run programs using the terminal—building the foundation for development, scripting, and system administration.

Parallels the cardboard course but with found plastic packaging. Learners classify plastic types by resin code, develop forming and joining techniques (slot joints, lashing, heat fusion), and build a functional object with full documentation.

Introduces structural principles (compression, tension, triangulation) and applies them to temporary structures built from cardboard and fabric. Learners design modular systems, test stability, and build a small structure that meets a real brief.

The most philosophical of the material systems courses. Learners audit failing objects, diagnose failure modes and root causes, apply reinforcement techniques, and redesign where repair isn't sufficient. Ends with a documented repair case study.

Paper treated seriously as a structural material. Learners explore grain direction, folding systems (pleats, tubes, corrugations), layering and paste board construction, and build a functional object. The most accessible entry point to material systems design.

Treats cardboard from personal packaging waste as a serious design material. Learners collect, classify, and build functional objects using only found cardboard—developing joinery systems, surface treatments, and flat-pack documentation.

A focused course on surface design as a discipline—scale, placement, adhesion, durability, and consistency. Learners apply surface treatments to multiple objects and develop a documented, repeatable system.

Designing functional objects from everyday materials. This course explores how packaging can be designed to transform into a usable object. Participants design systems where the packaging is not discarded but becomes the product.

This course explores the design and construction of temporary structures using lightweight, accessible materials such as cardboard and fabric.

This course focuses on extending the life of objects through repair, reinforcement, and redesign rather than replacement.

This course focuses on transforming flat paper into structured, functional objects using folding, layering, and simple construction techniques.

This course explores plastic packaging as a flexible and durable material for constructing useful objects. Participants work with bottles, containers, and packaging films to cut, form, and assemble functional designs.

This course explores cardboard as a functional material system derived from everyday packaging. Participants design and build useful objects using only found cardboard collected during the course period. Emphasis is placed on structure, durability, reuse, and system thinking.

This course explores how surface treatments such as pattern, texture, and printed materials can be applied to physical objects. Participants learn how to scale, apply, and systematize surface design across multiple objects.

A foundational technology literacy class that teaches students what files are, how folders function as systems, how naming affects retrieval, and how to maintain control over digital work over time.

A clear, accurate introduction to how the internet functions—networks, routers, requests and responses, websites, servers, and browsers—designed to give students a usable mental model without technical jargon.

A practical class in understanding and designing simple systems for real life—helping students map workflows, identify friction, track consistency, and build systems they can actually maintain.

An observational, non-preachy class that teaches students how digital media is shaped, filtered, prioritized, and framed—building critical awareness of feeds, algorithms, ads, and influence without moralism.

A foundational digital literacy class that teaches how computers and tools function in broad terms—inputs, processes, outputs, errors, and systems—helping students approach technology with control and critical understanding rather than passive consumption.

Explore emerging materials shaping contemporary design, product development, and experimental fabrication—from eggshell ceramic to bacterial cellulose. Grounded, hands-on introduction for designers, makers, and innovators.

Learn to spot when AI is wrong, misleading, or subtly off — a rare and extremely valuable skill in an era of overconfident AI output.

Build reusable thinking structures for getting reliable results from AI — not prompt tricks to copy, but a real system you'll use for years.

Learn to identify useful AI use cases, design human-centered AI interfaces, and spec products that are powerful without being overengineered.

Go from AI user to AI builder. Learn to connect tools, chain workflows, and create simple internal systems — without a computer science degree.

Practical, immediate-ROI applications of AI for small business owners — from product listings to customer communication to smart automation.

Use AI as a genuine collaborator in design, writing, and content work — without losing your authorship or creative voice.

An experimental, philosophical, and practical course on using AI as a contained tool — not a feed. For thinkers who want to work with AI without surrendering to it.

Stop treating AI like magic. Build the conceptual foundation to use AI intentionally — understanding what it's actually doing under the hood.

An introduction to generative art focused on how systems, rules, and variation shape visual work. Covers early computational art through contemporary practices. Conceptual and contextual — no coding required.

A survey of how humans have finished, coated, protected, and decorated surfaces across time — from ancient burnishing and encaustic to lacquer, French polish, gilding, and industrial coatings. Treats surface not as decoration alone, but as protection, status, craft, and design language.

Learn how to design, build, and publish responsive websites in Framer — a hybrid design tool and site builder. Covers layout, components, interactions, and going live, with no front-end coding required.

A practical introduction to TouchDesigner's node-based workflow for building real-time interactive visuals, audio-reactive systems, and live performance tools. No prior coding required.

An introduction to esoteric programming languages as code, puzzle, design experiment, and digital art practice. Learn how strange, minimalist, and conceptually experimental languages challenge conventional ideas about programming.

Learn how to organize information, choose the right visual structure, and create infographics that feel thoughtful, credible, and visually strong. Covers editorial, business, educational, and digital contexts.

Learn how to design and build a portable, self-contained writing device powered by a simple solar-supported setup. Focused on simplicity, low power, and intentional design — not technical complexity.

Learn how to build a simple, affordable cyberdeck using accessible parts, basic tools, and a clear design plan. This class covers purpose-definition, budget sourcing, enclosure planning, assembly, and finishing — no advanced electronics knowledge required.

A practical introduction to running a small business. Built for bakeries, florists, event planners, retail shops, and solo service providers. No jargon, no hustle culture — just clear, usable guidance.

Learn Adobe Lightroom from the ground up. Master the Develop module, build your first preset, organize your photo library, and develop a consistent editing workflow.

A beginner-friendly introduction to photo editing concepts and techniques. Learn how to correct exposure, color, and composition — applicable to any editing software.

Learn the fundamentals of vector graphics using Inkscape. Create scalable graphics, icons, logos, and illustrations using vector tools and paths.

Learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using Blender. Create basic objects, apply materials, set up lighting, and render finished images. No prior 3D experience required.

Learn the fundamentals of photographic composition and visual structure. Covers framing, balance, color, and visual hierarchy — applicable to photography, design, social media, and visual storytelling.

Understand how digital images work technically — resolution, color spaces, file formats, and professional workflows. Prepares you to work confidently in Affinity Photo and other image editing tools.

Learn how to properly prepare and optimize images for websites, social media, digital publications, and print production. A practical, real-world design workflow course.

A practical introduction to Affinity Photo for photographers, designers, and digital artists. Learn to navigate the interface, correct photos, work with layers and masks, retouch images, and export finished work for web or print.

Explore Hatha Yoga as a historical system and embodied discipline — its classical texts, breath practices, subtle body theory, and philosophical roots — rather than a commercial fitness trend. Combines intellectual rigor with structured physical practice.

Explore the emerging landscape of innovative materials transforming fashion, product design, architecture, and manufacturing. Build material literacy across plant-based leathers, mycelium composites, biofabrication, recycled polymers, and circular design systems.

Learn the foundations of macrobiotic eating through hands-on cooking labs, whole food theory, and weekly reflection. No prior experience needed — just a kitchen and a curiosity about how food shapes energy and health.

Understand how your home works from the inside out. Learn to diagnose and fix common plumbing issues, understand electrical and HVAC systems, and build confidence handling everyday household repairs.

Plan, design, and grow your own garden whether you have a backyard, balcony, or windowsill. Learn plant selection, soil health, seasonal planting, and how to grow food and beauty in urban spaces.

Learn to design and make beautiful home decorations from scratch. Explore painting, upcycling furniture, fabric crafts, and styling techniques to transform your living space on a budget.

Learn the principles of effective logo design using industry-standard tools. Explore typography, color theory, and shape language to create memorable brand marks, from first sketch to final vector.

Begin your Japanese language journey with hiragana, katakana, essential vocabulary, and everyday conversational phrases.

Start speaking French with confidence — master pronunciation, core grammar, essential vocabulary, and everyday conversations in just 10 weeks.

Learn to design, build, and sustain a self-sufficient off-grid lifestyle — from solar power and water systems to food production and emergency preparedness.

A rigorous but accessible journey through the foundations and formalism of quantum mechanics — from wave-particle duality to the Schrödinger equation, quantum measurement, and modern applications.

Go from complete beginner to confident maker — learn how 3D printers work, master slicing software, design your own models, and bring real objects to life.

Start your own online business from scratch. Learn lean startup methods, validate ideas, build digital products, master no-code tools, and launch your first revenue-generating venture.

Learn modern digital marketing from SEO and content marketing to social media and email campaigns. Understand analytics, customer journey mapping, and how to measure ROI across channels.

Learn to write compelling food narratives, restaurant reviews, recipes, and food journalism. Develop your culinary voice and explore food as culture, history, and art.

Master the art of travel writing by learning to capture destinations, experiences, and journeys. Write destination guides, travel essays, and adventure narratives that transport readers around the world.

Project-based introduction to computational methods in humanities research: text mining, network mapping, digital archives, and data visualization applied to literature and history.

Interdisciplinary study of artificial intelligence as cultural and economic force. Explore bias, labor automation, governance, creative AI, and policy through critical humanities and social science lenses.

Master modern interface design at scale through design systems: component libraries, typography grids, accessibility standards, and collaborative documentation practices.

Study classic and neo-noir cinema through formal analysis and cultural context. Explore cinematography, narrative structure, moral ambiguity, urban anxiety, and noir's enduring visual and thematic influence.

Learn to code as a creative medium. Build generative art, interactive experiences, and computational design using p5.js, exploring procedural systems, randomness, and algorithmic aesthetics.

Transform from intuition-based to data-driven decision making. Learn to collect, analyze, and visualize data to make better business and product decisions.

Master the art and science of prompt engineering to get exceptional results from AI models. Learn techniques used by top practitioners to build reliable AI workflows.

Learn to design scalable, reliable software systems. Master the concepts and patterns used by engineers at top tech companies to build systems that handle millions of users.

Build AI automation with agentic AI to eliminate tedious manual processes. Learn to create autonomous agents that work independently to accomplish complex tasks.

Build lasting healthy habits through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mental health with AI coaching.

Master digital tools and systems to organize information, manage tasks, and boost productivity.

Build financial literacy through budgeting, investing, and wealth-building strategies with AI guidance.

Learn user experience design through research, wireframing, prototyping, and AI-guided discussions.

Master data analysis, visualization, and machine learning through interactive projects and AI coaching.

Learn ML fundamentals through hands-on projects and discussions with your AI Coach.

Learn to build modern web applications from frontend to backend with React, Node.js, and databases.

Explore fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reality through guided discussion.

Develop your voice and craft through writing exercises, analysis, and AI-guided feedback.

Learn to analyze media texts critically and understand how media shapes society and culture.

Explore the evolution of visual art from prehistory through the Renaissance with guided analysis.

Master color relationships, psychology, and application through exploration and practice.

Learn the fundamentals of visual communication through composition, typography, and layout.