Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Students are be able to
- compare and choose materials for a model
- demonstrate a command of three-dimensional sketching
- independently use appropriate modelling tools and equipment in an assignment.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and exercises.

Timing and attendance

At least 80% attendance requirement on the dates indicated in the timetable.

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning and resource materials will be announced and shared during the course in the Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the lecturers responsible for the course (Ari Känkänen and Kimmo Kukkonen).

Exam retakes

Any possibility to repeat the course must be separately justified, negotiated and agreed with the teachers responsible for the course (Ari Känkänen and Kimmo Kukkonen ).

Learning environment

1) Face-to-face teaching and tutoring: LAB Lahti campus Workshops and Classrooms (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Course feedback: integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
3) General communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 5 credits of the course are built up through 135 hours of total work.
- Approximately 80% of the time is spent on practical exercises.

Contents

In this course, students will learn how to choose the right materials and model building methods for the different stages of the design process. The course also includes a design exercise, where students can test materials and techniques in practice.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design
Prerequisite CAD skills:
* 3D CAD (basics)

Assessment criteria

Englanniksi
Practical exercises, attendance in accordance with the timetable, active participation in interaction and activities on all the days indicated in the timetable.

Evaluation on a numerical scale of 1-5. If assignments are returned late, the grade will be reduced by one point.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Too many absences (more than 20% of lessons).
Compulsory exercises not completed.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been completed satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been carried out well.
The performance of the exercises as well as course activity indicate a good level of skill competence.

If the return of the assignments is late, the grade will be reduced by one.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been completed with distinction.
The performance of the exercises and course activity indicate a commendable level of skill and knowledge.
The student has shown professional initiative in his/her work.

If the return of the assignments is late, the grade will be reduced by one.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- perform basic 3D-modelling and visualisation workflows using CAD software and is able to use the terminology of 3D-modelling
- apply previously learned CAD skills in more advanced CAD assignments and 3D-modelling
- compare different modelling techniques and formats.

Implementation and methods of teaching

In this course we will learn about parametric 3D modelling in Solidworks. The course includes exercises starting with the basic functionality of Solidworks. Students will learn how to create 3D models and visualise them.
The teaching methods of the course include learning situations where we learn step by step with the guidance of the teacher, student learning with the help of video material and small group projects where we learn from peers.

Timing and attendance

- Course dates in Peppi
- 80% requirement for attendance

Learning material and recommended literature

- Teaching material on Moodle

Alternative completion methods

- Possibility to accept alternative equivalent academic studies

Learning environment

- Computer class
- Materials on Moodle

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Too many unexplained absences
- Too much unreturned work, works aren't relevant or low quality
- Student not engaged or actively participating in class

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student understands the need for 3D-modeling skills in the work of a designer. The student has completed some tasks with implementation. Lack of assignments or limited familiarity.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Student can use multiple features in the software and create relevant and good 3D-models. Student understands the need, role and principle of 3D-modeling in designer's work. Student can create simple 3D-objects in good quality. Student is active and finds creative ways to create solutions in 3D-modeling.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Student's work in 3D-software is fluent. Student is proactive and highly motivated and cares about her own learning. All assignments are well finished. Can produce relevant and high quality 3D-models and shows ability to use a wide range of different features.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply the basics of ergonomics in their design work
- apply the principles of accessibility and design-for-all in their design work

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and exercices.

Timing and attendance

18.1.-24.4.2024
At least 80% attendance requirement on the dates indicated in the timetable.

Learning material and recommended literature

Ergonomia, Martti Launis; Jouni Lehtelä (toim), Työterveyslaitos, 2011
ISBN (book) 978-951-802-966-6
ISBN (PDF) 978-952-261-059-1

Other learning and resource materials will be announced and shared during the course in the course's Moodle group.

Alternative completion methods

Examination.

Working life cooperation

-

Exam retakes

Any possibility to repeat the course must be separately justified, negotiated and agreed with the teachers responsible for the course.

Learning environment

1) Face-to-face teaching and tutoring: LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Separately arranged virtual meetings: ZOOM
https://lut.zoom.us/my/petteri.venetjoki
3) Course feedback: integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
4) Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 5 credits of the course are built up through 135 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 60 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities and 75 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- create a visual presentation of a design
- facilitate discussion by drawing
- create finalized presentation materials and work drawings
- explain the possibilities and restrictions of both hand drawn and digital presentation methods.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course starts with the basics of technical drawing. Students create a booklet of technical drawing.
The course includes:
- tasks for technical drawing and freehand drawing
- drawing attachments
- marker drawing
- digital drawing tasks
- collecting presentation
- collecting moodboard
- ideation

Timing and attendance

- course information in Peppi
- 80% attendance requirement

Learning material and recommended literature

Koneenpiirustus 1 & 2, Aimo Pere
Drawing for product designers - Henry Kevin

Learning environment

- classroom in freehand and technical drawing
- computer class in digital drawing
- course content and material in Moodle

Student time use and work load

- The aim is to complete the drawing exercises of the course during the lessons
- The course's own furniture task requires time also outside of class

Assessment criteria

- booklet of technical drawing
- tasks
- personal design project
- digital drawings

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Too many unexplained absences
- Too many unreturned works
- The student has not committed or actively participated in the teaching

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student understands the need for presentation drawing skills in the work of a designer. The student has completed some tasks with implementation. Tasks are missing or activity and familiarity is low.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters various presentation techniques and knows how to apply them to his own work. The work is of a good standard, the activity on the course is active. The student can effectively apply the knowledge of technical, freehand and perspective drawing to his work. The quality of the work is meticulous.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student controls a wide variety of presentation techniques and demonstrates familiarity with them. There are no or only minor errors in the technical drawing. Presenting the idea and creation process of your own project by drawing at a high level. The student knows how to apply different techniques and actively develops his skills in them. Development can be seen in the work. The presentation's graphic layout and content show familiarity.

Learning outcomes

The student knows how to
- describe the basic principles of designing structures
- assess materials from the perspectives of durability, serviceability, aesthetics and product costs
- design functional structures and select appropriate materials for a design

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- use knowledge of usability psychology and best practices in their design work
- choose, design and implement interactivity in a context savvy way
- recognize common interaction styles and patterns in graphical user interfaces and platforms
- analyze interaction design and explain design choices orally, literally and visually
- utilize user information in design.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course contains both lectures and self-studying days. Course constructs of a series of seven themes with their related exercise assignments. Self-studied themes are completed weekly with assignment deadlines.

Learning material and recommended literature

Johnson, Jeff (2010): Designing with the mind in mind
Morgan Kaufmann
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991951893706254

Don't Make Me Think, Revisited (Älä pakota minua ajattelemaan)
Krug, Steve
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991393115406254

Laws of UX - Using Psychology to Design Better Products & Services
Yablonski, Jon
https://www.amazon.com/Laws-UX-Psychology-Products-Services/dp/149205531X/

Designing for the touch
Clark, Josh
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/b5ag28/alma991453945406254

UI is Communication - How to Design Intuitive, User Centered Interfaces by Focusing on Effective Communication
McKay, Everett N.
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991470075406254

Learning environment

Course's Moodle page is opened before the course begins. Enrolled participants will get an email notification.

Contents

1. Digital design basics, accessibility
2. Design Thinking, UCD
3. Heuristic evaluation, user testing
4. UX design methods
5. UI design methods
6. UI design tools, Figma in practice
7. Prototyping

Assessment criteria

Course grade is calculated as a sum of assessed performance in lecture exercises, self-performed assignments and quizzes, bigger practical work exercise and lecture activity. Attendance requirement on lectures is 80%.

Grading scale is 1-5.
Approved / Failed rating can be used if student's personal performance can not be assessed reliably or performance doesn't meet the requirements set for the course's learning objectives.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- define the concepts of VR (Virtual Reality), XR (eXtended Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) and to discuss the application possibilities of these and other comparable technologies
- to design solutions in which XR/AR technologies and methods support user experience, learning, marketing communication or other customer needs.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations

- Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course

- Absence of key course assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
- Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
- Participates in a guided learning discussion
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
- Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods used
- Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
- Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
- Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field

Learning outcomes

Students are be able to
- compare and choose materials for a model
- demonstrate a command of three-dimensional sketching
- independently use appropriate modelling tools and equipment in an assignment.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and exercises.

Timing and attendance

At least 80% attendance requirement on the dates indicated in the timetable.

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning and resource materials will be announced and shared during the course in the Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the lecturers responsible for the course (Ari Känkänen and Kimmo Kukkonen).

Exam retakes

Any possibility to repeat the course must be separately justified, negotiated and agreed with the teachers responsible for the course (Ari Känkänen and Kimmo Kukkonen ).

Learning environment

1) Face-to-face teaching and tutoring: LAB Lahti campus Workshops and Classrooms (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Course feedback: integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
3) General communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 5 credits of the course are built up through 135 hours of total work.
- Approximately 80% of the time is spent on practical exercises.

Contents

In this course, students will learn how to choose the right materials and model building methods for the different stages of the design process. The course also includes a design exercise, where students can test materials and techniques in practice.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design
Prerequisite CAD skills:
* 3D CAD (basics)

Assessment criteria

Englanniksi
Practical exercises, attendance in accordance with the timetable, active participation in interaction and activities on all the days indicated in the timetable.

Evaluation on a numerical scale of 1-5. If assignments are returned late, the grade will be reduced by one point.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Too many absences (more than 20% of lessons).
Compulsory exercises not completed.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been completed satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been carried out well.
The performance of the exercises as well as course activity indicate a good level of skill competence.

If the return of the assignments is late, the grade will be reduced by one.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been completed with distinction.
The performance of the exercises and course activity indicate a commendable level of skill and knowledge.
The student has shown professional initiative in his/her work.

If the return of the assignments is late, the grade will be reduced by one.

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- define the concepts of VR (Virtual Reality), XR (eXtended Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) and to discuss the application possibilities of these and other comparable technologies
- to design solutions in which XR/AR technologies and methods support user experience, learning, marketing communication or other customer needs.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations

- Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course

- Absence of key course assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
- Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
- Participates in a guided learning discussion
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
- Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods used
- Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
- Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
- Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply the basics of ergonomics in their design work
- apply the principles of accessibility and design-for-all in their design work

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and exercices.

Timing and attendance

18.1.-24.4.2024
At least 80% attendance requirement on the dates indicated in the timetable.

Learning material and recommended literature

Ergonomia, Martti Launis; Jouni Lehtelä (toim), Työterveyslaitos, 2011
ISBN (book) 978-951-802-966-6
ISBN (PDF) 978-952-261-059-1

Other learning and resource materials will be announced and shared during the course in the course's Moodle group.

Alternative completion methods

Examination.

Working life cooperation

-

Exam retakes

Any possibility to repeat the course must be separately justified, negotiated and agreed with the teachers responsible for the course.

Learning environment

1) Face-to-face teaching and tutoring: LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Separately arranged virtual meetings: ZOOM
https://lut.zoom.us/my/petteri.venetjoki
3) Course feedback: integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
4) Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 5 credits of the course are built up through 135 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 60 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities and 75 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- use knowledge of usability psychology and best practices in their design work
- choose, design and implement interactivity in a context savvy way
- recognize common interaction styles and patterns in graphical user interfaces and platforms
- analyze interaction design and explain design choices orally, literally and visually
- utilize user information in design.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course contains both lectures and self-studying days. Course constructs of a series of seven themes with their related exercise assignments. Self-studied themes are completed weekly with assignment deadlines.

Learning material and recommended literature

Johnson, Jeff (2010): Designing with the mind in mind
Morgan Kaufmann
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991951893706254

Don't Make Me Think, Revisited (Älä pakota minua ajattelemaan)
Krug, Steve
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991393115406254

Laws of UX - Using Psychology to Design Better Products & Services
Yablonski, Jon
https://www.amazon.com/Laws-UX-Psychology-Products-Services/dp/149205531X/

Designing for the touch
Clark, Josh
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/b5ag28/alma991453945406254

UI is Communication - How to Design Intuitive, User Centered Interfaces by Focusing on Effective Communication
McKay, Everett N.
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991470075406254

Learning environment

Course's Moodle page is opened before the course begins. Enrolled participants will get an email notification.

Contents

1. Digital design basics, accessibility
2. Design Thinking, UCD
3. Heuristic evaluation, user testing
4. UX design methods
5. UI design methods
6. UI design tools, Figma in practice
7. Prototyping

Assessment criteria

Course grade is calculated as a sum of assessed performance in lecture exercises, self-performed assignments and quizzes, bigger practical work exercise and lecture activity. Attendance requirement on lectures is 80%.

Grading scale is 1-5.
Approved / Failed rating can be used if student's personal performance can not be assessed reliably or performance doesn't meet the requirements set for the course's learning objectives.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- perform basic 3D-modelling and visualisation workflows using CAD software and is able to use the terminology of 3D-modelling
- apply previously learned CAD skills in more advanced CAD assignments and 3D-modelling
- compare different modelling techniques and formats.

Implementation and methods of teaching

In this course we will learn about parametric 3D modelling in Solidworks. The course includes exercises starting with the basic functionality of Solidworks. Students will learn how to create 3D models and visualise them.
The teaching methods of the course include learning situations where we learn step by step with the guidance of the teacher, student learning with the help of video material and small group projects where we learn from peers.

Timing and attendance

- Course dates in Peppi
- 80% requirement for attendance

Learning material and recommended literature

- Teaching material on Moodle

Alternative completion methods

- Possibility to accept alternative equivalent academic studies

Learning environment

- Computer class
- Materials on Moodle

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Too many unexplained absences
- Too much unreturned work, works aren't relevant or low quality
- Student not engaged or actively participating in class

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student understands the need for 3D-modeling skills in the work of a designer. The student has completed some tasks with implementation. Lack of assignments or limited familiarity.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Student can use multiple features in the software and create relevant and good 3D-models. Student understands the need, role and principle of 3D-modeling in designer's work. Student can create simple 3D-objects in good quality. Student is active and finds creative ways to create solutions in 3D-modeling.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Student's work in 3D-software is fluent. Student is proactive and highly motivated and cares about her own learning. All assignments are well finished. Can produce relevant and high quality 3D-models and shows ability to use a wide range of different features.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- create a visual presentation of a design
- facilitate discussion by drawing
- create finalized presentation materials and work drawings
- explain the possibilities and restrictions of both hand drawn and digital presentation methods.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course starts with the basics of technical drawing. Students create a booklet of technical drawing.
The course includes:
- tasks for technical drawing and freehand drawing
- drawing attachments
- marker drawing
- digital drawing tasks
- collecting presentation
- collecting moodboard
- ideation

Timing and attendance

- course information in Peppi
- 80% attendance requirement

Learning material and recommended literature

Koneenpiirustus 1 & 2, Aimo Pere
Drawing for product designers - Henry Kevin

Learning environment

- classroom in freehand and technical drawing
- computer class in digital drawing
- course content and material in Moodle

Student time use and work load

- The aim is to complete the drawing exercises of the course during the lessons
- The course's own furniture task requires time also outside of class

Assessment criteria

- booklet of technical drawing
- tasks
- personal design project
- digital drawings

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Too many unexplained absences
- Too many unreturned works
- The student has not committed or actively participated in the teaching

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student understands the need for presentation drawing skills in the work of a designer. The student has completed some tasks with implementation. Tasks are missing or activity and familiarity is low.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters various presentation techniques and knows how to apply them to his own work. The work is of a good standard, the activity on the course is active. The student can effectively apply the knowledge of technical, freehand and perspective drawing to his work. The quality of the work is meticulous.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student controls a wide variety of presentation techniques and demonstrates familiarity with them. There are no or only minor errors in the technical drawing. Presenting the idea and creation process of your own project by drawing at a high level. The student knows how to apply different techniques and actively develops his skills in them. Development can be seen in the work. The presentation's graphic layout and content show familiarity.

Learning outcomes

The student knows how to
- describe the basic principles of designing structures
- assess materials from the perspectives of durability, serviceability, aesthetics and product costs
- design functional structures and select appropriate materials for a design

Assessment scale

1-5