By the end of the course, students will be able to:
•Leverage AI for visual ideation: Use AI image-generation and sketch-rendering tools (e.g. Recraft’s text-to-image, Vizcom’s sketch-to-illustration) to create and iterate on concept designs.
•Develop AI-driven creative briefs: Use ChatGPT or Notion AI for brainstorming and generating creative briefs, mood boards, and style guides for design projects.
•Construct 3D models and prototypes: Build interactive 3D objects using friendly CAD tools (SelfCAD, Spline) to realize product or design concepts. Learn the foundations of 3D design through hands-on modeling (sketching, extruding, sculpting) and animation, reinforcing spatial reasoning.
•Apply design thinking and iteration: Employ an iterative design process, refining ideas through rapid prototyping in both 2D and 3D. Students learn to “iterate, refine, and improve” models, fostering an innovative mindset.
•Create a professional portfolio: Publish a digital portfolio website that showcases projects, using Wix’s drag-and-drop platform and AI-assisted templates. The portfolio will integrate students’ AI-generated visuals and 3D models.
•Demonstrate digital creativity: Synthesize digital tools to solve design problems. The course emphasizes digital creativity skill. Students will combine tools to produce original work (e.g. logo, poster, or product mockup) that reflects creativity and technical skill.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
•Leverage AI for visual ideation: Use AI image-generation and sketch-rendering tools (e.g. Recraft’s text-to-image, Vizcom’s sketch-to-illustration) to create and iterate on concept designs.
•Develop AI-driven creative briefs: Use ChatGPT or Notion AI for brainstorming and generating creative briefs, boards mood, and style guides for design projects.
•Construct 3D models and prototypes: Build interactive 3D objects using friendly CAD tools (SelfCAD, Spline) to realize product or design concepts. Learn the foundations of 3D design through hands-on modeling (sketching, extruding, sculpting) and animation, reinforcing spatial reasoning.
•Apply design thinking and iteration: Employ an iterative design process, refining ideas through rapid prototyping in both 2D and 3D. Students learn to “iterate, refine, and improve” models, fostering an innovative mindset.
•Create a professional portfolio: Publish a digital portfolio website that showcases projects, using Wix’s drag-and-drop platform and AI-assisted templates. The portfolio will integrate students’ AI-generated visuals and 3D models.
•Demonstrate digital creativity: Synthesize digital tools to solve design problems. The course emphasizes digital creativity skill. Students will combine tools to produce original work (e.g. logo, poster, or product mockup) that reflects creativity and technical skill.

1. Norman, D. A. (2013). The design of everyday things (Revised and expanded ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books. (Recommended for foundational design thinking.)
2. Eleftherios Triantafyllidis (2025). AI DESIGN MASTERY: The 2025 Guide to AI Design with MidJourney, Canva AI, Firefly, and More (Creative AI Mastery Series), Amazon.
3. Chen, X. (2024). AI product design creation: Intelligent design and applications based on Midjourney. Beijing, China: Peking University Press.
4. Li, Y. (2023). AIGC and the new future of design creativity. Beijing, China: China Youth Press.

1. Norman, D. A. (2013). The design of everyday things (Revised and expanded ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books. (Recommended for foundational design thinking.)
2. Eleftherios Triantafyllidis (2025). AI DESIGN MASTERY: The 2025 Guide to AI Design with MidJourney, Canva AI, Firefly, and More (Creative AI Mastery Series), Amazon.
3. Chen, X. (2024). AI product design creation: Intelligent design and applications based on Midjourney. Beijing, China: Peking University Press.
4. Li, Y. (2023). AIGC and the new future of design creativity. Beijing, China: China Youth Press.