Product Design Coursework

Product Design Coursework

I. Course Overview

  • Course Title: Product Design

  • Course Code: PD 2050

  • Instructor: [Your Name]

  • Email: [Your Email Address]

  • Phone: [Your Phone Number]

  • Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

II. Course Objectives

  1. Understand the principles of product design and development.

  2. Develop proficiency in design thinking methodologies.

  3. Apply user-centered design principles to create innovative products.

  4. Gain hands-on experience in prototyping and iteration.

III. Course Schedule

  • Week 1 (Jan 5 - Jan 9, 2050): Introduction to Product Design

    • Overview of course objectives and expectations.

    • Introduction to design thinking process.

  • Week 2 (Jan 12 - Jan 16, 2050): Understanding User Needs

    • Conducting user research and analysis.

    • Persona development and empathy mapping.

  • Week 3 (Jan 19 - Jan 23, 2050): Ideation and Concept Development

    • Brainstorming techniques and ideation exercises.

    • Concept sketching and storyboard creation.

  • Week 4 (Jan 26 - Jan 30, 2050): Prototyping Techniques

    • Introduction to prototyping tools and materials.

    • Rapid prototyping methods and techniques.

  • Week 5 (Feb 2 - Feb 6, 2050): User Testing and Feedback

    • Planning and conducting user testing sessions.

    • Iterative design based on user feedback.

  • Week 6 (Feb 9 - Feb 13, 2050): Collaboration and Teamwork

    • Effective communication strategies within design teams.

    • Conflict resolution and consensus building.

  • Week 7 (Feb 16 - Feb 20, 2050): Final Project Presentations

    • Presentation of final product design projects.

    • Peer feedback and evaluation.

IV. Assignments and Assessments

  • Design Project 1: Conceptualization (Due: Feb 2, 2050)

    • Develop a product concept based on user research and identified needs.

    • Present concept sketches and storyboards.

  • Design Project 2: Prototyping (Due: Feb 16, 2050)

    • Create a physical prototype of the chosen product concept.

    • Conduct user testing and iterate based on feedback.

  • Final Project: Product Design Showcase (Due: Feb 27, 2050)

    • Present a comprehensive design solution, including prototype and user testing results.

    • Reflect on the design process and lessons learned.

V. Resources

  • Textbooks:

    1. The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman.

    2. Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp.

  • Online Resources:

  • Software Tools:

    • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)

    • Sketch

    • Figma

VI. Grading Criteria

Assessment

Percentage

Design Projects

50%

Final Project

30%

Class Participation

20%

VII. Policies

  • Attendance: Attendance is mandatory for all class sessions.

  • Late Assignments: Late submissions will be penalized by 10% per day.

  • Academic Integrity: All work must be original and properly cited.

  • Accommodations: Students with special accommodations should inform the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

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