ARCH1450 (Understanding Design) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 4.8/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Introduces undergraduates at all levels to the importance of design thinking as a method of critical inquiry and creative expression. Class meetings include lectures and discussions on the power of design thinking to shape diverse facets of the natural and built environment—from cities and landscapes, to buildings and interiors, to the scale of the human body. In addition to class presentations, hands-on workshops introduce students to a range of tools and tactics for working creatively and iteratively through design and prototyping.
Data updated October 2026.