Strategic DesignLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: KM00GE57

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Objective

The student
• understands the key principles of strategic design and the significance of business thinking in design
• applies methods for business development and growth mindset as part of the design process and product development
• identifies the opportunities and impacts of design in business and views design as an integral part of a company’s long-term goals and competitiveness
• utilises strategic design tools and approaches to develop businesses and services.

Content

• Business thinking and its role in the design process
• Methods for business development from a design perspective
• Growth mindset and its importance in product development and service design
• Strategic design tools and their application in business development

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• participates in the course activities at a satisfactory level
• recognises the basic concepts of strategic design and business thinking and can apply them in a limited manner as part of the design process
• understands the basic principles of growth mindset.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• actively participates in course activities
• demonstrates mastery of the key concepts of strategic design and business thinking and can apply business development methods in the design process
• utilises a growth mindset in product and service development and applies strategic design tools to support business growth.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• demonstrates exceptional engagement in course activities
• exhibits deep mastery of business thinking, business development methods, and growth mindset, applying them professionally in strategic design
• can outline design strategies that support business growth and competitiveness
• uses strategic design tools and methods skillfully to develop businesses through design.