Foundations in Design for Psychedelic Medicine

Introducing a groundbreaking opportunity to immerse yourself in an intentionally intimate cohort of psychonauts, designers, psychedelic practitioners, and curiosity-seekers. For the first time ever, this transformative course, which builds on learnings from Stanford’s first ever course on Psychedelic Medicine and Design, is available for remote streaming, allowing you to access profound insights and experiences from the comfort of your own space.

Come together for 5 weeks of possibility expansion through the lens of design, creativity and play. By employing the skills of empathy-building and rapid prototyping, in this course you will test and iterate your way forward, learning how to turn challenges and problems into expansive opportunities. You’ll walk away with a basic understanding of design and some ideas to experiment with on your own. This is the first step in unlocking your creative potential.

What you’ll get

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    5 weeks of live weekly interactive sessions with Elysa

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    Guest appearances from industry experts

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    An intimate cohort of curious psychonauts and interdisciplinary problem solvers

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    Weekly activities to activate learning

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  • Life-Centered Design: Embrace a holistic approach to design that prioritizes human well-being and ecological sustainability. Start applying the methods and mindsets of life-centered design thinking to your work.

    Designer’s Mindset: Develop tools for gathering insight, inspiration and translating that into action.

    Creative Confidence: Practice the skills of creative problem solving through hands-on activities

    Navigate Ambiguity: Learn to define rich opportunity areas for design

  • This course welcomes a diverse range of participants, including:

    Mental health and wellness practitioners seeking to integrate psychedelic modalities into their therapeutic toolkit.

    Government policymakers shaping regulations around psychedelic research, access, and use.

    Venture builders and entrepreneurs exploring business opportunities within the emerging psychedelic market.

    Individuals curious about psychedelic medicine and its potential for personal growth and healing.

    Social justice advocates committed to ensuring equitable access to spiritual and healing practices involving sacred plants.

  • Through a blend of lectures, case studies, guest speakers, and experiential learning activities, students will engage deeply with the complexities and possibilities inherent in the realm of psychedelic medicine. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative exploration, critical inquiry, play science and creative ideation.

    Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, compassion, and innovation at the intersection of design and psychedelic medicine. Together, let's shape a future where healing and wellness are accessible to all.

  • Creative Problem Solving

    Introduction to Design Research

    Brainstorming

    Prototyping

THIS IS A PROTOTYPE

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THIS IS A PROTOTYPE ✦