Laptop Requirements
In addition to the standard tuition and fees, students entering the Foundations in Design program should also factor in the cost of a laptop and recommended software in order to complete projects and course deliverables. Both PC and Apple laptops will satisfy the laptop requirements for the program.
Laptop Specifications
Component | Minimum Requirements | Recommended |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i5 (10th gen or newer) / AMD Ryzen 5 or 7th-gen Intel i7* | Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 |
Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB or higher |
Storage | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD or higher |
Graphics (GPU) | Integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe / AMD) OR NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti* | Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GTX/RTX 1650+ or Apple M1/M2) |
Operating System | Windows 10/11 or mac)S 12+ | Windows 11 or macOS (latest version) |
Software Specifications
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office Suite (available for download for KPU students here)
- Anti-Virus Software
Students may refer to this page to stay up to date on software and specification requirements.
Special Note: DESN 3500 3 credits - AI for Productivity in Design
To meet deliverables in this course, please ensure you follow the minimum laptop requirements above. Students should also factor in the purchase of ChatGPT Plus to complete course work.