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

The course is taught mainly in Finnish and, if necessary, partly in English.

Teaching and learning will mainly take place in and around project work. Exercises and all course development projects are carried out in project or working life collaborations.

Implementation includes lectures by teachers, visiting companies and alumns, as well as separately agreed, possible company and trade fair visits.

Timing and attendance

At least 80% attendance requirement for teaching sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning and source 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 teachers.

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

Face-to-face teaching and mentoring:
LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 ).
Separately arranged virtual meetings and conferences:
Microsoft Teams / o365.
Course feedback:
Integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after the end of the course).
Confidential communication:
Microsoft Teams / o365.
Public communication:
LAB Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total student work. In terms of time, the work is divided into scheduled 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 2nd year of approved design studies:
Professional Communication Skills, Visual Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design, Ergonomics and Accessibility. CAD, 3D and Visualisation and Structure and Materials.

Software skills required:
* Basics of either PowerPoint, Miro, Canva or Figma.
* Either Rhinoceros 3D, SolidWorks 3D or similar modelling software.
* 3D wire EDM printing, basics.
* Basics of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or similar software.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5

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.