Bachelor of Science
Design
Design Your Future
Pursue your passion at JWU Providence, where you’ll turn ideas into impact and be part of a community of innovative thinkers dedicated to shaping the future of design.
In the Design bachelor’s degree program, you’ll explore a range of topics from typography and image-making to user experience and product innovation, learning by doing in hands-on studios that reflect real-world design projects.
In your final year, you’ll complete a 6-credit internship or applied experience. Your year culminates in a capstone portfolio course that ends with our Reveal Showcase, where you present your work to faculty, peers and industry professionals.
You’ll also have the option of narrowing down a focus area that aligns with your career goals. Choose a creative path in:
- Graphic Design: Build brand identities, design packaging, develop editorial layouts and master typography.
- Web (UI/UX) Design: Conduct research, establish information architecture, ensure accessibility and design product interfaces.
- Product Design: Work with materials, model prototypes and develop innovative physical products.
Whether your future career goals include joining a design studio, launching a startup, working for a global brand or building your own venture, your journey begins here.
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Experiential Education
In JWU’s Design degree, you’ll put learning into action on real projects from day one. Across three focus areas—Graphic Design, Web (UI/UX) Design and Product Design—you’ll work with external partners through Design Team, Design Studio, Web Design Team (client projects), the JWU Launch Pad and community-based organizations. Every course includes an industry-based component (live briefs, client reviews, pro tools or portfolio-ready outcomes), so your work is seen and used beyond the classroom.
Why Study Design at JWU?
- Build a standout portfolio: Produce increasingly sophisticated, real-world projects that show process and results.
- Develop your professional identity: Create a cohesive personal brand across your resume, case studies, website and presentation materials.
- Work with real clients: Create, manage, and present projects to community partners and startups—gaining the feedback, timelines and accountability that mirror professional practice.
- Hone in-demand skills:
- Graphic Design: Branding, typography, publication, packaging, motion, photography/video.
- Web (UI/UX) Design: Research, wireframes, prototyping, accessibility, design systems, front-end fundamentals.
- Product Design: Materials & processes, CAD, prototyping, ergonomics/human factors, systems thinking.
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Sample Courses
- Brand Identity Design & Development
- Design Thinking & Creative Process
- Editorial & Publication Design
- Package Design
- Typography
- User Experience & Content Design I & II
- Vector Drawing & Image Editing
- Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits. Explore the full JWU Catalog course listing:
Career Possibilities
- Creative Director
- Creative Design Specialist
- Editorial Designer
- Package Designer
- Visual Designer
- User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) Designer
- Web Designer
- Product Designer
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Featured Faculty
Our professors and instructors are dedicated to the success of our students. Learn more about our expert faculty members.
Associate Professor
My specialty is the experiential ed courses that we offer students. They meet with clients, develop project briefs, and go through all the phases of design creating logos, print design, web design and video.
Jonathan Harris
Harris has worked his professional life to create walkable and bikeable cities. He teaches the process, management and tools of design.
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