The Creative Technologies major is not a series of shop classes or preparation for a trade. None of the technologies listed is an end in itself. All are used to facilitate understanding human usage of objects in the world as it is, thinking about what could be and solving the hard problems that change what could be into what is. Making a difference through design, the Creative Technologies major makes it possible for students to engage in projects of personal interest including those that could be commercially viable or address unmet societal needs. Successful students will need to have personal passions, goals, interests and ideas to motivate their projects. A propensity for whimsy, playfulness and bling is a plus. However, make no mistake, the projects are hard work and time-consuming.