Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Students are able to
- Understand how manufacturing methods and material selection might affect the design process
- Describe manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users and economic
impacts
- Define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in mass production of products
- Understand and explain the effect of material selection in a production process of a concept
- Define the key function of production tools on final product features
- Highlight key production prerequisites in transformation of design to a final product balancing
aesthetic and functionality

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is aimed for ID & PAC students. It is also available for exchange students of the Institute of Design and Fine Arts. Students should be at the end of their studies. Students should have a good understanding of different materials and production methods of their substance. The course requires a previous workshop license course or equivalent know-how.

This course includes a light theory part, and the weight is on applying the gathered know-how into practice by concentrating on a project based on 1-2 manufacturing processes.

During this course, the students are conducting a project where they design and plan a product for imaginary production.

At campus, students will get licenses to use a band saw and a belt sander in a wood workshop space, and vacuum forming machines in a plastic workshop space.

Timing and attendance

If the students take part in face-to-face teaching at the campus, a normal attendance of 80% of the time is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials will be provided in Moodle and workshop space during the course.
There might be an exam based on the theory part.

Alternative completion methods

- Via eRPL service
- The student must agree on the alternative learning path and acceptance beforehand with the course teachers.

Learning environment

Classroom and workshop space.

At the workshop, attention to safety is a must. Comfortable clothes suitable for the workshop environment are required. Long hair should be tied, and wearing long hanging items around the neck such as jewelry or hood string is not ok.

The course can be failed if the safety rules at the workshop space are not followed.

Student time use and work load

The minimum requirement of attendance is 80% of contact days.

Assessment criteria

- Attendance & activity (self and peer evaluation can be used)
- Possible exam
- Possible project report
- Process and outcomes of the task
- Project pitching and presentation

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Rejected (0)

The student:
- Is not able to understand how manufacturing methods and material selection affect the design process
- Cannot describe manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts
- Cannot define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in mass production of products
- Doesn’t understand or cannot explain the effect of material selection in the production process of a concept
- Cannot define the key function of production tools on final product features
- Cannot highlight key production prerequisites in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Is not participating in contact teaching or group work

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

Passable(1)

The student:
- Can understand how manufacturing methods and material selection affect the design process
- Can describe at least one manufacturing process considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts and define it in the mass production of products
- Understands and can explain the basics of material selection effect in the production process of a concept
- Can define the key function of production tools on final product features based on a case study
- Can list at least one key production prerequisite in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Participates in contact teaching and / or group work.

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

Good (3)

The student:

- Understands well how manufacturing methods and material selection affect the design process
- Can describe several manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts
- Can define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in the mass production of products
- Understands and can explain the effect of material selection in the production process of a concept
- Can define the key functions of production tools on final product features
- Can highlight key production prerequisites in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Takes an active role during contact days and in group work.

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

Excellent (5)

The students:

- Has a holistic understanding of manufacturing methods and material selection and how they affect the design process
- Can describe well different kinds of manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts
- Can define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in mass production of products from different points of view
- Understands and can explain holistically the effect of material selection in the production process of a concept
- Can define different kinds of functions of production tools on final product features
- Can explain key production prerequisites in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Participates actively, shares the knowhow and acts in a professional way

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use industrial design and innovation methods in an appropriate way
- analyze an assignment and work towards it's goals and limitations
- produce design solutions solving the assignment's challenges

- apply multiple product development processes and methods
- produce prototypes as a part of design work
- work as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- create necessary documentation and present the designed product for a client.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching, lectures, visits to fairs and companies. Exercises and all course development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Timing and attendance

At least 80% attendance requirement for teaching sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

The teaching and reference material will be shared during the course in the course teams group.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher(s).

Working life cooperation

All course assignments and development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 and Niemenkatu 73)
Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects)
Course feedback: Spark course feedback integrated in Peppi (opens 2 weeks before the end of the implementation, closes 2 weeks after).
Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects
Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 328 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (3 days/week) and more than 200 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Around 70% of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, tutorials and multidisciplinary workshops about 30%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design projects in collaboration with companies and projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and trade fair/event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. project work and project management, creative design methods, prototyping and testing, and product design presentation.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prior approved studies:
Expert Communication Skills, Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design, Ergonomics and Accessibility.

Pre-requisite CAD skills:
* Rhinoceros 3D (basics) or/and SolidWorks 3D (basics) or basics of equivalent modelling software.
* 3D wireframe printing, basics.
* Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign software (basics) or similar software.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5. If the 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.
Poor teamwork skills.

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.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills. If the return of the exercises 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 reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work 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
- use industrial design and innovation methods in an appropriate way
- analyze an assignment and work towards it's goals and limitations
- produce design solutions solving the assignment's challenges

- apply multiple product development processes and methods
- produce prototypes as a part of design work
- work as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- create necessary documentation and present the designed product for a client.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching, lectures, visits to fairs and companies. Exercises and all course development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Timing and attendance

At least 80% attendance requirement for teaching sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

The teaching and reference material will be shared during the course in the course teams group.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher(s).

Working life cooperation

All course assignments and development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 and Niemenkatu 73)
Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects)
Course feedback: Spark course feedback integrated in Peppi (opens 2 weeks before the end of the implementation, closes 2 weeks after).
Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects
Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 328 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (3 days/week) and more than 200 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Around 70% of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, tutorials and multidisciplinary workshops about 30%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design projects in collaboration with companies and projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and trade fair/event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. project work and project management, creative design methods, prototyping and testing, and product design presentation.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prior approved studies:
Expert Communication Skills, Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design, Ergonomics and Accessibility.

Pre-requisite CAD skills:
* Rhinoceros 3D (basics) or/and SolidWorks 3D (basics) or basics of equivalent modelling software.
* 3D wireframe printing, basics.
* Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign software (basics) or similar software.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5. If the 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.
Poor teamwork skills.

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.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills. If the return of the exercises 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 reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work 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

Students are able to
- Understand how manufacturing methods and material selection might affect the design process
- Describe manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users and economic
impacts
- Define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in mass production of products
- Understand and explain the effect of material selection in a production process of a concept
- Define the key function of production tools on final product features
- Highlight key production prerequisites in transformation of design to a final product balancing
aesthetic and functionality

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is aimed for ID & PAC students. It is also available for exchange students of the Institute of Design and Fine Arts. Students should be at the end of their studies. Students should have a good understanding of different materials and production methods of their substance. The course requires a previous workshop license course or equivalent know-how.

This course includes a light theory part, and the weight is on applying the gathered know-how into practice by concentrating on a project based on 1-2 manufacturing processes.

During this course, the students are conducting a project where they design and plan a product for imaginary production.

At campus, students will get licenses to use a band saw and a belt sander in a wood workshop space, and vacuum forming machines in a plastic workshop space.

Timing and attendance

If the students take part in face-to-face teaching at the campus, a normal attendance of 80% of the time is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials will be provided in Moodle and workshop space during the course.
There might be an exam based on the theory part.

Alternative completion methods

- Via eRPL service
- The student must agree on the alternative learning path and acceptance beforehand with the course teachers.

Learning environment

Classroom and workshop space.

At the workshop, attention to safety is a must. Comfortable clothes suitable for the workshop environment are required. Long hair should be tied, and wearing long hanging items around the neck such as jewelry or hood string is not ok.

The course can be failed if the safety rules at the workshop space are not followed.

Student time use and work load

The minimum requirement of attendance is 80% of contact days.

Assessment criteria

- Attendance & activity (self and peer evaluation can be used)
- Possible exam
- Possible project report
- Process and outcomes of the task
- Project pitching and presentation

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Rejected (0)

The student:
- Is not able to understand how manufacturing methods and material selection affect the design process
- Cannot describe manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts
- Cannot define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in mass production of products
- Doesn’t understand or cannot explain the effect of material selection in the production process of a concept
- Cannot define the key function of production tools on final product features
- Cannot highlight key production prerequisites in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Is not participating in contact teaching or group work

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

Passable(1)

The student:
- Can understand how manufacturing methods and material selection affect the design process
- Can describe at least one manufacturing process considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts and define it in the mass production of products
- Understands and can explain the basics of material selection effect in the production process of a concept
- Can define the key function of production tools on final product features based on a case study
- Can list at least one key production prerequisite in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Participates in contact teaching and / or group work.

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

Good (3)

The student:

- Understands well how manufacturing methods and material selection affect the design process
- Can describe several manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts
- Can define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in the mass production of products
- Understands and can explain the effect of material selection in the production process of a concept
- Can define the key functions of production tools on final product features
- Can highlight key production prerequisites in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Takes an active role during contact days and in group work.

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

Excellent (5)

The students:

- Has a holistic understanding of manufacturing methods and material selection and how they affect the design process
- Can describe well different kinds of manufacturing processes considering designed applications, users, and economic impacts
- Can define and differentiate diverse manufacturing processes in mass production of products from different points of view
- Understands and can explain holistically the effect of material selection in the production process of a concept
- Can define different kinds of functions of production tools on final product features
- Can explain key production prerequisites in the transformation of design to a final product balancing aesthetic and functionality
- Participates actively, shares the knowhow and acts in a professional way