Lifestyle Design Tools and Techniques 2

Structure Type: Course
Code: KH14BALS20
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Savola, Esa
Teacher Team: Juppo, Merja ; Liukkonen, Jaana
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Having taken the course, the student is able to:
- use and apply different future forecasting methods
- understand the role of the trend apparatus as the engine of consumption
- search and compile information about future trends
- use concept design in its different meanings
- analyse different consumer groups’ needs and desires and to apply this information to their own design work

Student's Workload

- lectures and guided exercises 64 h, independent study 40 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Lifestyle Design Tools and Techniques 1

Contents

- future forecasting methods (trends of housing and consumption)
- different forms and functions of concept design
- analysis of the needs of consumer groups (observation, puzzle interview, interviews)
- analysis and application of knowledge

Recommended or Required Reading

Kokkonen Ville, Kuuva Markku, Leppimäki Sami, Lähteinen Ville, Meristö Tarja, Piira Sampsa, Sääskilahti Mikko: Visoiva tuotekonseptointi. Työkalu tutkimus- ja kehitystoiminnan ohjaamiseen. 2005
Miettinen Satu: Palvelumuotoilu. Uusia menetelmiä käyttäjätiedon hankintaan ja hyödyntämiseen. 2011
De Mooij MArieke, Kortesmäki Terhi, Lammi Miia, Lautamäki Satu, Pekkala Janne, Sinkkonen Irmeli: Kompassina asiakas, Näkemyksiä ja kokemuksia käyttäjälähtöisyydestä, 2005

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- lectures, group work, exercises, examination, independent study

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is based on attendance in classes, exercises and an examination
written exams 50 % + exercises and learning tasks 50 %

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