Study Guide

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.