This course provides a brief history of design development from the Arts and Crafts movement to the present day, introducing the characteristics, thoughts, and evolution of various styles. It supplements this with an exploration of changes in technology, materials, society, and psychology. The goal is to give students a preliminary understanding of the characteristics of different styles, the design concepts of representative designers, and important works. Through the study of foundational methods and cases in design history, students will establish the groundwork for future research, including the significance of design history research, research methods in design history, critical reviews of design history papers, and practical exercises in addressing research topics in design history.