The integration of artificial intelligence in design education presents both opportunities and challenges for preparing students for an evolving professional landscape. In the Fall 2024 semester, our section of INT401 (undergraduate senior options studio) explored AI’s potential through a semester-long investigation of New York City’s Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS).
Twenty-two (22) case studies emerged examining research, design development, presentation, and performance assessment processes. Students leveraged tools like Claude AI, Midjourney, HeyGen, Runway ML, and Otter AI to develop sophisticated workflows that supported user-centered design while maintaining creative authenticity.
text above by Karin Tehve, Joette Jones & claude.ai | student work featured on featured image: Hanna Zheng
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