Relevant electives include:
From EDI to Design Consulting
Overview
If you're looking to build a career in design consulting, working at independent or in-house design consultancies affords the opportunity to tackle projects across industries and sectors. On this page, learn about electives and extracurriculars available to EDI students and explore the perspectives of EDI alumni currently working in design consulting.
Electives & Extracurriculars
Students interested in design consulting roles draw on key concepts from all of the EDI studio courses and often take electives through the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Knight Lab. Outside of the classroom, students work on start-ups at The Garage and participate in Design For America as well as cross-campus design challenges.
Careers
Here are some of the job titles held by EDI alumni working in design consulting.
- Experience Designer
- Design Researcher
- Design Director
- Service Designer
- Mechanical Engineer
EDI Alumni in Design Consulting
Meet just a few of the EDI alumni working in design consulting.
Stephen Arlington
Service Designer and Design Strategist, Booz Allen Hamilton
