The objectives are divided into two parts: concept and product design.
Concept design: Students will learn about sketching techniques, making miniatures and technical drawing. They will understand issues related to product ergonomics, dimensioning, the functionality of shapes and stability. Students will also learn about different wood materials and structures. They will make ergonomic tests and develop shapes based on an idea and document the stages of their designing process.
Upon completion of the course, students will
- be knowledgeable of the designing process, be competent in comprising a portfolio and understand how to compile documents related to designing.
- osaa tuottaa tarvittavat suunnitteluasiakirjat joiden perusteella voidaan tuottaa valmistettava esine.
Product Design: Students will learn about the how to design and produce various objects based on a brief. They will choose the structural solutions for a product idea and create a prototype of the product.
Upon completion of the course, students will:
- be competent in reading dimensional drawings and creating a prototype under supervision based on their designs.
- understand how to work with wood safely and be knowledgeable about the basic structural solutions of wood furniture.
- be competent in documenting and presenting a design.
- understand the principles of product design and ergonomics in designing.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
- Previous profession-related studies
Contents
Concept Design 1
• Testing
• Sketching
• Creating miniatures
• Making technical drawings
• Making graphics
• Presentation of work
Product Design 1
• Making a prototype independently according to technical drawings
• Documentation, portfolio, presentation of completed work
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures, assignments, independent study,
- Approved completion of the module requires attendance
Assessment Criteria
Grading is based on a scale of 1 to 5. The students’ product(s) and designing documents are graded based on the assessment criteria stated in the project objectives. Assessment of the process requires attendance, participation as well as midterm and final critique.
Assessment Methods
Performance in workshops, product of the workshops and the product development process.