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15 Best Design Principles Courses on edX

We compared 15 Design Principles courses currently listed on edX, priced from $119.00 to $483.30. 6 come from a named university or institution, including The Georgia Institute of Technology, Doane University and LaSalle College. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$119.00 – $483.30
Providers
edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "design principles" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $119.00 to $483.30, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here University-backed

    Human-Computer Interaction I: Fundamentals & Design Principles

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    Learn the principles of Human-Computer Interaction to create intuitive, usable interfaces, with established design principles like feedback cycles, direct manipulation, affordances, signifiers, and more.

    $119.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Professional Business Presentations

    Offered by Doane University

    Professional Business Presentations, will dive into the world of presenting information both in written and verbal form. This course discusses how to effectively create presentations with quality formatting, the proper d...

    $199.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Game Design

    Offered by LaSalle College

    In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of game design, a creative and technical discipline that combines storytelling with interactivity. You'll learn about game mechanics, player psychology, and design principl...

    $357.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Housing Design for All

    Offered by Delft University of Technology

    Housing Design for All is designed to explore inclusive and accessible housing practices that meet the needs of diverse communities. The course examines key principles of housing design and encourages innovative approach...

    $318.60
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Sustainable Engineering Design

    Offered by Delft University of Technology

    This course focuses on sustainable engineering design principles, equipping you to integrate sustainability into your engineering practice. You will explore methods and strategies for designing systems that are not only...

    $378.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX Certificate University-backed

    Engineering

    Offered by University of Kansas

    This engineering course offers a solid foundation in various engineering principles and practices. Students will explore key concepts and develop skills that are critical for success in the field. It's an excellent oppor...

  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Solar Energy 2

    Offered by Delft University of Technology

    The growth in global PV capacity towards 100 Terawatt by 2050 requires a diverse portfolio of PV technologies. Apply the solar design rules to PV technologies and analyze them using metrics related to performance, costs,...

    $215.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Human-Computer Interaction II: Cognition, Context & Culture

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    Get into the user’s mind and understand the role of mental models and representations, then investigate how to design interfaces that integrate with and influence the world around us.

    $119.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Graphic Design

    Offered by LCI Education

    This course provides a solid introduction to graphic design, covering essential principles and techniques that can enhance your design skills. You'll explore key concepts like color theory, typography, and layout while g...

    $178.20
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    The Architectural Imagination

    Offered by Harvard University

    Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — by studying some of history’s most important buildings.

    $249.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX Certificate

    Architecture + Systems Engineering

    Offered by MIT xPRO

    Architecture + Systems Engineering explores the intricate relationship between architectural design and systems engineering principles. You'll gain insights into how these fields intersect, promoting a comprehensive unde...

  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Global Housing Design

    Offered by Delft University of Technology

    Learn about the key design strategies required to develop adequate housing and inclusive dwelling environments for sustainable urban development.

    $185.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Evolution of Game Design

    Offered by LCI Education

    In the Evolution of Game Design course, you'll explore the transformation of game design practices over the years. The course examines the essential principles, methodologies, and technologies that have shaped modern gam...

    $483.30
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Interior Design

    Offered by LCI Education

    In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of interior design, gaining insights into the principles of space, color, and materials. You'll learn how to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet d...

    $358.20
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Level Design

    Offered by LCI Education

    This course offers a solid introduction to the fundamentals of level design in gaming. You'll explore various techniques and principles used in creating immersive game environments, focusing on the player experience and...

    $483.29
    listed price

Best Design Principles Courses on edX compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Human-Computer Interaction I: Fundamentals & Design Principles edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $119.00 View →
2 Professional Business Presentations edX Doane University $199.00 View →
3 Introduction to Game Design edX LaSalle College $357.00 View →
4 Housing Design for All edX Delft University of Technology $318.60 View →
5 Sustainable Engineering Design edX Delft University of Technology $378.00 View →
6 Engineering edX University of Kansas View →
7 Solar Energy 2 edX Delft University of Technology $215.00 View →
8 Human-Computer Interaction II: Cognition, Context & Culture edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $119.00 View →
9 Introduction to Graphic Design edX LCI Education $178.20 View →
10 The Architectural Imagination edX Harvard University $249.00 View →
11 Architecture + Systems Engineering edX MIT xPRO View →
12 Global Housing Design edX Delft University of Technology $185.00 View →
13 Evolution of Game Design edX LCI Education $483.30 View →
14 Introduction to Interior Design edX LCI Education $358.20 View →
15 Introduction to Level Design edX LCI Education $483.29 View →

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