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Graduate Core Resources: Research

CCS Resources

Critical Theory

Critical Theory Tables - These tables provide information on critical theory, particularly as it relates to the art world. The first table examines various theories by providing titles, descriptions, keywords, and main theorists. The second provides critical theory subject headings and those specific to art.

Social Design

Designing for Social Systems Resources - From Stanford d.school, this site provides worksheets and manuals for everything from prototyping to scoping a design project.

The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design - This publication from IDEO.org looks at the key mindsets that underpin how and why we think about design for the social sector and provides 57 clear-to-use design methods for new and experienced practitioners as well as from-the-field case studies of human-centered design in action.

MeasureD - Funded by the Robert Wood Foundation, this organization seeks to create a common vocabulary and system of measurement for social design. Using case studies from multiple organizations, MeasureD also focuses on creating health equity through social design.

User Experience Design

Accessibility for Teams - From Accessibility.gov, this site provides a detailed guide on how to make digital projects accessible. The information included covers product, content, UX, visual design, and front end roles.

Usability.gov - From the federal government, this site outlines multiple types of user-centered design including contextual interviews, focus groups, and usability testing.

College for Creative Studies website