In this course students will learn about the trauma-informed design (TiD) approach, what trauma is, and why it matters in design. Students will practice communicating through both visualizations and spoken and written means about trauma-informed design. Students will be expected to include evidence (both peer-reviewed scientific evidence and precedence from contemporary sources, as well as other sources of sound evidence). This theory-into-practice applied approach will investigate if and how TiD design imperatives can be inserted into any design project, at any scale, and what benefits may ensue. Justification of choices will be expected throughout the course.