Food, Design & Technology

Food has been a great source of inspiration for many entrepreneurs and designers. In Silicon Valley, the number of food design solutions has increased tremendously. The goal of this course is to expose students to the landscape of food innovation and design. We will look at food in two different lenses--design and technology. In the first half of the course, students will learn the design thinking process through food. In the next half, students will explore various applications of the design thinking methodology in the real world. Students will do so by actively asking questions, participating in discussions, and engaging in hands-on activities led by industry leaders and experts. Weekly readings will be assigned.