Global PBL Program
Summary
This course is a PBL-based program conducted in collaboration with the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA). Students will utilize design thinking and design fiction methodologies to propose concrete solutions to social issues. By working with students from overseas universities to explore solutions, the course aims to enhance students’ understanding of society, foster an international perspective, and improve their problem-solving skills. The course consists primarily of workshops, held over several weekends spanning a period of several months.
- This course is offered in collaboration with the Graduate School of Art and Design (Art Engineering Special Project V).
Faculty in charge
Associate Professor, Department of Design Strategy, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University
Eligibility for Application
- This is a senior-year course, so the target grade is sophomore or above in the undergraduate school.
- Ability to communicate in English at a daily conversational level.
Schedule for FY2026
Information Session (Online)
Monday, May 11, 2026, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Online *Please check the Kyushu University syllabus for the Zoom link.
Joint Workshop 1 with EKA (Online)
Saturday, August 22, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Estonia and Finland Training Program
September 6 (Sun) – September 16 (Wed)
・Sunday, the 6th: On-site meeting
・Monday, the 7th – Friday, the 11th: EKA (Estonia)
Fieldwork, team discussions, sharing findings, presentations
・Saturday, the 12th: Tallinn survey
・Sunday, the 13th – Tuesday, the 15th: Helsinki (Finland)
Site visits, fieldwork, and debriefing meetings
EKA Workshop in Japan (Fukuoka)
Tuesday, January 19–Saturday, January 23, 2027, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Lecture: “DESIGN × BUSINESS × FUTURE”
Fieldwork, prototyping, and preparation for evaluation and presentation in Fukuoka
About Application
- The total class size is limited to 15 students.
- Selection will be made in case of a large number of applicants.
Course registration period: Monday, May 11, through Wednesday, May 28, until 5:00 p.m.
Past
Click here for past Global PBL materials