Take a Class at the d.school
Our project-based and experiential classes bring together students from all seven schools at Stanford to collaborate and tackle real-world challenges.
We offer classes for all types of students at Stanford, whether you’re pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. Some students are seeking to become experts in design and others are looking for skills they can use to amplify impact in their field of study.
Who can take classes at Stanford?
d.school classes are open to students enrolled at Stanford. However, we offer several programs beyond Stanford for university students, business leaders, designers, and educators – explore our Programs page.
Should I take a class related to my degree program?
We encourage students to take classes that will challenge their existing disciplinary mindset. Take a look at our current class offerings.
How do I apply?
The d.school itself does not directly admit students or grant degrees. We offer interdisciplinary elective classes for students at Stanford. If you’re interested in a master’s degree, check out the Stanford Design Impact Program or one of the other relevant degree programs listed here. Students in these programs often take classes at the d.school.
How else can I build my design practice at Stanford?
There are classes and spaces across campus where you can deepen your design skills. Check out our resource detailing the design ecosystem at Stanford.
How do I stay up to date about classes at the d.school?
Core Classes
In a core class, you can expect a well-rounded immersion in design that will flex your skills in most (if not all) core design abilities. While the subject matter and style of each course differs, our core classes will be your most comprehensive experiences of the practice of design. Offered for credit. Length varies.
Boost Classes
Boost classes help enhance your design toolkit. They aren’t comprehensive introductions to design thinking; rather, they zero in on two to three key abilities and offer a rigorous learning experience that will amplify your design skills no matter your experience level or areas of interest. Offered for credit. Length Varies.
Pop-out Experiences
If you’re looking for a short and engaging activity for a weekend, take a pop-out workshop. Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. No credit offered. Length varies.
Current Quarter
Spring 2018
Applications for Spring quarter are now open.
Join us for the Spring Class Preview on Feb 21!
Applications due by March 9, 2018
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Design For Child Health Equity: Redesigning Healthcare Delivery
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP-OUT: Crafting Challenging Conversations in a Conflicted World
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP-OUT: Future-Thinking for Leaders, Creative Problem-Solvers & Aspiring Change Agents
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
POP-OUT: Testing at Scale 2.0: Advancing the Sports Fan Experience
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
WORKSHOP: Research as Design: Redesign your Research Process
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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pop-out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
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Pop-Out
Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
WORKSHOP: Research as Design: Redesign your Research Process
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Negotiation by Design: Applied Design Thinking for Negotiators
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Design the Way Up: Disruptive Solutions for Poverty in America
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Pop-outs are immersive and take place out in the world at locations specific to the topic of the workshop. Each focuses on 1-2 design abilities. No credit offered. Length varies.
Events and Announcements
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21, 2018Spring Class Preview
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20, 2018Launchpad's Product/Market Fit Assessment Lab
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19, 2017Apply for Winter Classes & Pop-Outs by Dec 8!
In a d.school class you'll learn and practice specific tools, tactics, mindsets and behaviors that will help you develop core design abilities - ... -
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2, 2017Pitch Night 2017!
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15, 2017Fall 2017 Pop-Outs & Workshops
Try out a Pop-Out or workshop for a taste of experiential learning and design thinking. Pop-outs all take place out in the world in a relevant ... -
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19, 2017Apply for the Creativity in Research Scholars by May 19!
Overviewd.school Creativity in Research Scholars are a disciplinary diverse set of Stanford PhD students. In addition to their primary research ... -
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11, 2017Info Session: Creativity in Research Scholars on May 11
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1, 2017Night Launch
The d.school's celebrated Launchpad program presents:Night LaunchAn evening where you can see and experience 10 stellar products and services just ... -
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2, 2017Apply for Spring Classes & Workshops by March 10!
In a d.school class you'll learn and practice specific tools, tactics, mindsets and behaviors that will help you develop core design abilities - ... -
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22, 2017Spring Pop-Outs & Workshops
Try out a Pop-Out or workshop for a taste of experiential learning and design thinking. Pop-outs all take place out in the world in a relevant ... -
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22, 2017d.school Spring Preview
Wed. Feb. 22, 12-1 PM Come to the d.school to taste our new lineup of classes and workshops for Spring!From 12-1PM teaching teams from every ...