DESIGN 5301: Visualization Strategies for Industrial Design II
Design and application of information systems in the production of visual communications within frameworks of Design Research and Industrial Design.
Credit Hours
3
Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Science in Design - Industrial Design program; or permission of instructor.
Overview
This is an advanced level course on the technologies and applications of Design Visualizations with lecture and laboratory components. Lecture will focus on established design visualization approaches and their use in design practice, with special attention to user experience in industrial design practice. Laboratory exercises will augment lecture content primarily through self-directed inquiry structured as making activities. Students will be able to apply the principles and methods developed in these lectures and laboratory exercises to strategically create compelling visuals in support of any design effort. Knowledge and skills obtained throughout the course have applications in the field of design
Objectives
By the end of the course students will:
- Understand the essential concepts of UX (user experience) design
- Understand the essential concepts of UI (user interface) design
- Understand the essential concepts of how UX/UI apply within industrial design contexts
Textbooks Required
- Articulating Design Decisions,2nd Addition, by Tom Greever
- Additional reading will be included in Carmen
Course Organization
This is a 3 credit hour course that meets in person
Sample Coursework
Students can expect:
- Attendance required
- Design projects
Semester(s) Offered:
Spring