Scott's teaching philosophy is centered on empowering students to become thoughtful, ethical, and adaptable designers who are equipped to create meaningful solutions in a complex and ever-changing world. By nurturing critical thinking, collaboration, and hands-on learning, I aim to help students develop both the technical and theoretical skills needed today into tomorrow. My goal is to inspire students to view design as a powerful tool for change both in their immediate environment and on a global scale.
Design Management and Communications Capstone​​​​​​​
Georgetown University
Master's in Design Management
MPDC-900
During this final course, students will apply the comprehensive skills they have built throughout the program. Multiple forms of assessments including an ethical issues paper, capstone project milestone deliverables (scope of work, research plan, creative strategy outline), and final design deliverables will track and evaluate each student's level of competency in learning outcomes from the program.
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Final Student Project, "Placemaking Initiative: Sitka Tribe of Alaska Community House"

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DESIGN ResearcH METHODS​​​​​​​
Georgetown University
Master's in Design Management
MPDC-709​​​​​​​
This course focuses heavily on skills in human centered design and the development of practical design solutions, both product and service based, for some of today’s biggest issues. Throughout the semester students will learn qualitative and quantitative methodologies as well as visual and applied research. Whether intent on serving in design management or further development as a skilled designer, this course is for students who wish to have a deeper understanding of decision making in the design process.
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DESIGN THINKING FOR POLICY AND GOVERNANCE INNOVATION
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy
PUBL-589
Clemson University
Master of Public Administration
PADM-8780​​​​​​​
Design thinking, when coupled with policy studies, is the process of examining how and why we address larger global concerns that society is currently ill-equipped to solve. This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical approach of the design process as a means to facilitate innovative policy solutions within the built environment for greater societal outcomes. Topics addressed will include sustainability in relation to the environment, healthcare, infrastructure, immigration, and technology.
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Final Student Project, "Design for Policy: Refugee Transportation in Rochester, NY"

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Final Student Project, "Greenville, SC Urban Planning Design Center"

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INFORMATION DESIGN AND DATA VISUALIZATION
Clemson University
Master of Public Administration
PADM-8850
As the use of technology proliferates, the ability to use and understand large amounts of data while being able to tell a succinct and efficient story has become paramount for public and private practitioners. This course explores both the theoretical concepts and practical applications of information design and visualization. It will examine how advancements in technology have altered our relationship with scale, form, and function through creative experimentation.
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Final Student Coursebook Sample

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THESIS RESEARCH AND PRACTICUM​​​​​​​
Drexel University
Master of Science in Design Research
DSRE-650
In this course, students will spend the term documenting, preparing for, and reflecting on a practicum experience related to their path of study; or an initial research endeavor related to the path of study. Students will also take part in various professional and research activities that will augment their thesis process integrate their experience into the ongoing research.
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Final Student Project, "Placemaking in Van Buren, ME"

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User Experience Design​​​​​​​
Georgetown University
Master's in Design Management
MPDC-705
Today, digital platforms and artifacts need to engage customers by offering an exceptional experience that people can identify with and enjoy. This course provides an overview of user experience design, the role of research in a design process, and design approaches, including personas, workflow models, sketching, storyboarding, prototyping, heuristic evaluation, and critical incident identification.
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