A required first year course for the joint SEAS-GSD MDE degree. The spring studio builds upon theoretical and technical concepts already introduced in the MDE program with the emphasis on creative and critical thinking, observational and experimentation-based evaluation, and context-aware communication strategies essential for complex problem-solving activities, with a design and engineering focus. Themes change annually. In the years I have taught this course, themes have included: 2020: Waste; 2021: Telepresence, 2022: Energy, Carbon and Society