How can I visit the d.school?

Please join us for a tour of the d.school! You'll learn about who we are, what we do, and how we think. We host a tour every other Friday from 11:00AM - 12:00PM, including plenty of time for questions & answers. The tours are hosted by d.school experts, who work here full-time. The next tour dates are: 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4, and 12/18.

Can I take classes at the d.school?

Currently, the d.school offers classes to current Stanford graduate students. Please see our course listings for current offerings. The Stanford Design Program offers a graduate degree in design thinking; students from the Design Program frequently participate in d.school courses. We also run short workshops for executives periodically during the year.

How do I apply to the d.school?

Students who are interested in a masters degree in design should apply to the Stanford Design Program. Students interested in taking multidisciplinary d.school classes at the institute should apply to any graduate program - whether it be a PhD program in Computer Science, an MBA program, the Stanford Design Program, or any other graduate course of study - and augment their chosen degree program with our course offerings. The institute itself does not directly admit students nor grant degrees but does offer courses from world-class faculty in design thinking. Click here for more information about the types of students you'll find in the d.school.

Can I observe a class at the d.school?

Please contact the teaching team of the class you're interested in - they'll let you know about their policy on visitors. Check the list of current courses here.

How can I get a job at the d.school?

If you're interested in becoming a Fellow, look for the application to go online sometime in March. Otherwise, our job postings are listed on jobs.stanford.edu.

Who are d.school Fellows?

The d.school fellows position is a 1-year post-masters full time role that coincides with the academic school year. Ideal candidates come from diverse backgrounds, have shown competence in design thinking, and demonstrate potential for leading innovation. As part of the dynamic d.school start-up team, fellows play key roles in the d.school community. This is an exceptional opportunity for fellows to develop innovation leadership skills, contribute to the design thinking movement, and to help build one of the most outstanding new organizations on campus. For more information about the fellows role, click here.