DESIGN 4101: Intermediate Industrial Design I
Introduction to problem and opportunity identification in the context of product design. Experience with evaluative research methods and product design development process at the intermediate level.
Prereq: Enrollment in Industrial Design major, or permission of instructor.
Prereq: Enrollment in Industrial Design major, or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours
3
Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Science in Design - Industrial Design program; or permission of instructor.
Overview
This is an intermediate level course on the practical application of industrial design for the consumer marketplace, with a hands - on studio format. Lectures and readings will inform students as they engage in the various phases of the design process during a semester -long, hands -on design project. Students will be able to apply the principles and methods developed in these lectures and projects to strategically support any future consumer -oriented design effort. Knowledge and skills obtained throughout the course have applications in higher-level industrial design courses and in the field of design.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the essential concepts of the topic focus: sustainable design
- Understand the essential concepts of the practice focus: ethnographic design research
- Understand the essential concepts of the practice focus: design for the consumer housewares category
- Know how to navigate a design team environment
Course Materials
- CarmenCanvas
- Miro
- Microsoft Teams
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Course Organization
This is a 3 credit hour course that meets in person for 2:40 two times a week
Sample Coursework
Work students can expect include:
- Assigned work, reading, and participation
- Design projects
- Final peer assessment
Semester(s) Offered:
Autumn