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User-centred DesignLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AM00BW37

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wearable Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna Cheung
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPUMU23S
Small groups
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 22

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Timo Sulkamo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISIK23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 18.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Visual Design (in Finnish), (2023)
Teachers
  • Noora Nylander
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIVV23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures on userdriven design, methods and experience + Reflection exercises linked to the lectures
Design for all - thinking and accessibility in today's world wprkshop + Accessibility task on user experience
Conceptual work related to user data collection

Timing and attendance

Participation to:
- team work & exercises
- lectures
- user empathy and accessibility workshop

75% (apr. 7/10) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course materials on the Moodle platform

Recommended literature/materials:

- Lupton, Ellen (toim.): Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designer 
- Taylor, Sunaura: Beasts of Burden 
- Steve Krug: Don´t make me think (Suomeksi: Älä pakoita minua ajattelemaan)
- Norman, Don: Emotional Design: Why We Love (Or Hate) Everyday Things
- Norman, Don: The Design of Everyday Things - > (Suomeksi: Miten avata mahdottomia ovia, painos loppu)

- ETU kayttajatutkimus pakkausten avattavuudesta heikkovoimaisilla käyttäjille (Provided in Moodle)
- Accessability: https://www.rgd.ca/resources/accessibility/access
- https://www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi/

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failure to attend as required
failure to return the reflection and concept assignments
Failure to meet the level 1 assessment criteria

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

The student is able to...
- search individual information with user-centered methods
- use individual professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the userdriven design field
- use learned userdriven methods in teams' concept work
- Can act as a group member

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

The student is able to...
- Search information with the userdriven methods and separates everyday information of researched information
- use key professional concepts/terminology consistently
- Implement userdriven methods in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

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

The student is able to...
- search for information with the userdriven methods, justify selection and use of information sources.
- uses professional concepts/terminology expertly
- Choose userdriven methods and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-orientated and develop team work with their own skills

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

05.03.2024 - 16.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Timo Sulkamo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISIK23K
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 29.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Maaria Niskala
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23S
  • MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Timo Sulkamo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISIK22S
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wearable Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Helena Kalliomäki
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPUMU22S
Small groups
  • Harjoitukset 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Timo Sulkamo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISIK22K
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 14.01.2023

Timing

07.12.2022 - 24.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Auli Haarnio
Scheduling groups
  • PAL22s (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL22S
  • MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
  • PAL22s

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 14.11.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sari Anttonen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot ja työskentely (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISIK21K
Small groups
  • Luennot ja työskentely

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Timo Sulkamo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISIK21S
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • MI_opettaja_MUO, Muotoilu Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Sara Ikävalko

Scheduling groups
  • PAL22k (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL22K
Small groups
  • PAL22k

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

28.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wearable Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Helena Kalliomäki
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPUMU21S
Small groups
  • Harjoitukset

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

13.11.2021 - 12.12.2021

Timing

17.12.2021 - 06.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus
  • Lahti Campus
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Auli Haarnio

Scheduling groups
  • Opetus (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL21S
Small groups
  • Opetus

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply basic principles and research methods of user-centred design in their design work
- define and prioritize different usability perspectives in their design work
- apply the principle of Design for All in their design work
- design a product from a user-centred point of view.

Assessment scale

1-5