Study Guide

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studio contains three parts:
1. Sustainable Design theories and practices. Teacher: Annariina Ruokamo
2. Sustainable Design and Production Methods workshop. Business collaboration with LUHTA. Tutors: Minna Cheung and Susanna Björklund. Studio master: Jarkko Karppinen.
3. Knit Design basics. Teacher: Pia Heilä. Autumn 2023. Only for LAB Wearable design full-time students.

All parts contain face-to-face contact lessons at school as well as independent working.
Collaboration with companies or reseach projects possible.

Timing and attendance

Studio parts are scheduled in the Time-Edit. The reservation shows teacher's name when it is face-to-face. Independent working is marked as 'independent'.

All parts require student's active attendance according the instructions provided by the teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher at the beginning of the part.

Learning environment

LAB.
Business collaboration.
Research projects.

Student time use and work load

Total 20 ECTS = 540 hours is devided into three parts. More details provided by the teacher at the beginning of each part.

Sustainable Design and Sustainable Design and Production Methods (parts 1 and 2) total 15 ECTS.
Knit Design total 5 ECTS.

Contents

In Sustainable Design and Production Methods part the main focus is in fashion product development using circular design strategies (part 1.). Especially product lifetime longevity is emphasized by reuse. Objective is to experiment and create new, commercial products and document the process in order to analyze the possibilities of scaling.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Sustainable Design and Production Methods requires know-how from LAB 1st and 2nd year compulsory cources.

Assessment criteria

Active attendance 80%.
All assignments hand-in according to the schedule and approved.
The final grade is the average of all parts. Each part is assessed by the teacher of that part.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Unclear absences. Absences more than 20% of the amount of contact lessons.
Unfinished and not handed-in assignments at the end of the part.
Exceptions must be agreed with the teacher before the end of that particular part.

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

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize only few different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and create new products using only few methods
- to plan and manage scheduling poorly

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

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize several different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and create new products using several methods
- to plan and manage scheduling and document the process well
- create a new commercial textile product reusing existing materials

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

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize several different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and develop innovative methods to create new commercial products
- to plan and manage scheduling and document the process well
- create and evaluate methods and the new textile product from the commercial point of view

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

How to complete the course:

1. Active attendance at the course 80%. Attendance is mandatory in the first time.
2. Completing assigned tasks with approval and returning them in the agreed schedule
3. Presenting your own tasks and participating in criticism
4. Course evaluation framework

If you are unable to complete the things required in the course in the given schedule, a replacement schedule and tasks must be agreed with the teacher

Timing and attendance

Sustainable Design theory (5 credits), Independently as an online course.

The student can
- describe the principles and possibilities of environmentally efficient and ethical thinking
- acquire information related to products and environments, life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods and environmentally efficient technologies and methods of operation
- describe environmentally efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design - workshop (15 credits)

The student can
- to design products and environments by utilizing information related to their life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods and environmentally efficient technologies and methods of operation
- basics of systems thinking and innovation ecosystems
- consider environmental efficiency in product development work.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lectures, assignments, online course, possible company visits, practice assignments

Alternative completion methods

To be arranged separately with the instructors at the beginning of the course.

Working life cooperation

The implementation is done in project or working life cooperation.

Learning environment

Theory classes, workshops, independent study,

Student time use and work load

1 ECTS = 27 hours
20x27h=540 h of work

Assessment criteria

“ The course is evaluated on the basis of the assignments; student’s activity in participating and returning the tasks according to the schedule, ability to understant and implement basic terminology and principles of sustainable design as well as the high-quality outcome of the main task of implementation.”

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Rejected (0)
Unexplained absences. Learning assignments not returned.

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

Student is able to:
- conduct a moderate sustainability research
- recognize a few sustainable methods in product design and manufacturing
- apply moderately the research in a design project
- present his/her research according to the instructions
- Student is participating poorly and without informing the teacher.
- Student hands in the presentation late.

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

Student is able to:
- conduct a detailed sustainability research
- recognize many sustainable methods in product design and manufacturing
- apply the research in a design project
- create a comprehensive presentation of his/her research
- possible absences are justified and notified in advance to the instructors
- Student hands in the presentation late unless otherwise agreed with the teacher.

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

Student is able to:
- conduct a professional level sustainability research
- recognize and develop new sustainable methods in product design and manufacturing
- apply and develop the research in a design project
- create a professional presentation of his/her research
- Student hands in the presentation according to the timetable.

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Theory 5 cr contains self learning material + Moodle exam

Workshop consist of apr. 3 different design projects connected with product design with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices as well as using eco-efficient product development strategies and responsibility in a communication design.

Projects vary with their lenght -> They can be 1-2 month design project, PD6 (product development in 6 hrs) and hackaton style of design exercises.

Workshop contains also themed lessons and visiting lectures and other exercises.
Students return the learning diary in the end of the whole workshop.

Examples of different projects (topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects):
- Material based development project
- Company co-operation/industry based project
- Responsible communication design

Timing and attendance

Theory 5 cr, self learning material during January
Workshop 15 cr January - May apr. 3 days/week with different lectures, projects and other exercises

75% (6/8) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Working life cooperation

Projects topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics studies in Design and Fine arts, Design and Packaging and brand design

Assessment criteria

Exam - 80 % correct is accepted
Design critiques
Participation in a workshop and design projects and exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for an individual situation information from different information sources
- use individual professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the sustainable design field


The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- to look for isolated information for the concept from different information sources
- use learned design methods and processes in teams' concept work
- Can act as a group member

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- limit the need for information in individuals
information usage situations and separates everyday information of researched information
- use key professional concepts/terminology consistently

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- Look for and narrow down needed information for the concept work
- Implement techniques/working methods or models and processes in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

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

The theory:
The student is able to...
- search for information with the information acquisition process according to the steps, justify selection and use of information sources.
- uses professional concepts/terminology expertly

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- Look for information using information acquisition processes and is able to evaluate chosen information sources and how team is using them for the concept work
- Choose techniques/working methods or models and processes and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-orientated and organize group activities

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Theory 5 cr contains self learning material + Moodle exam

Workshop consist of apr. 3 different design projects connected with product design with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices as well as using eco-efficient product development strategies and responsibility in a communication design.

Projects vary with their lenght -> They can be 1-2 month design project, PD6 (product development in 6 hrs) and hackaton style of design exercises.

Workshop contains also themed lessons and visiting lectures and other exercises.
Students return the learning diary in the end of the whole workshop.

Examples of different projects (topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects):
- Material based development project
- Company co-operation/industry based project
- Responsible communication design

Timing and attendance

Theory 5 cr, self learning material during January
Workshop 15 cr January - May apr. 3 days/week with different lectures, projects and other exercises

75% (6/8) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Working life cooperation

Projects topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics studies in Design and Fine arts, Design and Packaging and brand design

Assessment criteria

Exam - 80 % correct is accepted
Design critiques
Participation in a workshop and design projects and exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for an individual situation information from different information sources
- use individual professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the sustainable design field


The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- to look for isolated information for the concept from different information sources
- use learned design methods and processes in teams' concept work
- Can act as a group member

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- limit the need for information in individuals
information usage situations and separates everyday information of researched information
- use key professional concepts/terminology consistently

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- Look for and narrow down needed information for the concept work
- Implement techniques/working methods or models and processes in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

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

The theory:
The student is able to...
- search for information with the information acquisition process according to the steps, justify selection and use of information sources.
- uses professional concepts/terminology expertly

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- Look for information using information acquisition processes and is able to evaluate chosen information sources and how team is using them for the concept work
- Choose techniques/working methods or models and processes and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-orientated and organize group activities

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Theory 5 cr contains self learning material + Moodle exam

Workshop consist of apr. 3 different design projects connected with product design with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices as well as using eco-efficient product development strategies and responsibility in a communication design.

Projects vary with their lenght -> They can be 1-2 month design project, PD6 (product development in 6 hrs) and hackaton style of design exercises.

Workshop contains also themed lessons and visiting lectures and other exercises.
Students return the learning diary in the end of the whole workshop.

Examples of different projects (topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects):
- Material based development project
- Company co-operation/industry based project
- Responsible design

Timing and attendance

Theory 5 cr, self learning material during January
Workshop 15 cr January - May apr. 3 days/week with different lectures, projects and other exercises

75% (6/8) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Working life cooperation

Projects topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics studies in Design and Fine arts, Design and Industrial design

Assessment criteria

Exam - 80 % correct is accepted
Design critiques
Participation in a workshop and design projects and exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for an individual situation information from different information sources
- use individual professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the sustainable design field


The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- to look for isolated information for the concept from different information sources
- use learned design methods and processes in teams' concept work
- Can act as a group member

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- limit the need for information in individuals
information usage situations and separates everyday information of researched information
- use key professional concepts/terminology consistently

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- Look for and narrow down needed information for the concept work
- Implement techniques/working methods or models and processes in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

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

The theory:
The student is able to...
- search for information with the information acquisition process according to the steps, justify selection and use of information sources.
- uses professional concepts/terminology expertly

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
- Look for information using information acquisition processes and is able to evaluate chosen information sources and how team is using them for the concept work
- Choose techniques/working methods or models and processes and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
- Can work goal-orientated and organize group activities