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 - 31.12.2024
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
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 - 31.12.2024
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 Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
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 (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
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 (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
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
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
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 (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
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
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 (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
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 (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