Concept and Product Design (CAD II) (5 cr)

Objective

The student becomes acquainted with the principles and methods of concept design. The student understands the benefits of concept design as part of the product development process. The student understands the whole user-oriented product design process and is able to apply it in his / her design work. The student is able to make a productization plan, instructions for making a product and to make a prototype of the product. Students present their plans in a professional manner and in accordance with industry practice.

Content

-Principles and methods of concept design
-A user-driven product design process
-Manufacture of protomodel
-Drawing of product images and instructions
-Documentation and presentation of the process

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the principles, concepts and methods of concept design. The student masters the user-driven product design process. The student masters the making of a productization plan, prototype and product manufacturing instructions. The student masters the professional presentation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the principles, concepts and methods of concept design. The student has a good command of the user-oriented product design process. The student has a good command of making a productization plan, prototype and product manufacturing instructions. The student has a very good command of professional presentation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has extensive mastery of the principles, concepts and methods of concept design. The student has an excellent command of the user-oriented product design process. The student has a very good command of making a productization plan, prototype and product manufacturing instructions. The student has a very good command of professional presentation.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the principles, concepts and methods of concept design. The student masters the user-driven product design process. The student masters the making of a productization plan, prototype and product manufacturing instructions. The student masters the professional presentation.