Introduction to the Concept Design

Course title

Y0212100

Course description

In design, it is necessary to understand the behavioral characteristics of the target users and then design somethings that are appropriate for those users. In order to do this, we must conduct experiential research and observation as if we were the users themselves, and derive "potential issues that the users themselves are not clearly aware of" from this observation. On the other hand, when designing based on these issues, it is necessary to "induce a new way of human behavior by combining various means in a complex manner" because a mere product alone may not be able to encourage users to change their behavior. In this class, students will learn a series of practical processes to derive issues from these experiential investigations and observations, and to conceptualize an overall mechanism.

Purpose of class

This class is designed to cultivate the basic knowledge and skills to "design an overall concept" by "discovering latent issues that are not clearly recognized" through experiential research and observation, and through conducting design task is "to induce a new mode of human behavior through a complex combination of various means.

Goals and objectives

Can discover the characteristics and properties of the subject under investigation from experiential human investigation and observation.
Can understand and explain the basic design process.
Can prioritize and discard information from a variety of sources and extract the underlying issues.

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction / Prerequisites for Design An overview of the class and an explanation of the basic design process will be given.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
2.	Profiling - 001 / Introduction to profiling Basic information on profiling will be explained.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
3.	Type and Token / Meaning of things After explaining the concept of events, the basic view of things will be explained.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
4.	Reviewing / Critiquing Peer review style critique will be conducted on the assignments that have been done so far.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
5.	Copywriting After explaining how to summarize the information obtained, students will work on summarizing the assignments they have completed.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
6.	Profiling -002 & Copywriting / Work Students will work on the assigned task.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
7.	Reviewing / Critiquing Peer review style critique will be conducted on the specified assignment.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
8.	Design Thinking The basic theories of design thinking will be explained.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
9.	Ideation Basic theories and methods of ideation will be explained.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
10.	Group Work Group work will be conducted on the specified subject.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
11.	Presentation + Minority Issues After students will give a presentation on the assigned topic, explain about minority issues.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
12.	Wrap Up Work on the specified task.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
13.	Reviewing / Critiquing A peer review of the specified task will be conducted.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
14.	Wrap Up + Reviewing Peer review style critique of the overall summary material conducted by each participant.	Perform assignments as specified in class.	200minutes
Total.	-	-	2800minutes

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Task	Peer Review	Total.
1.	15%	25%	40%
2.	30%	0%	30%
3.	15%	15%	30%
Total.	60%	40%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Basically, the evaluation is based on the submission of assignments and their peer review. In principle, the median is used for the peer review. If all the assignments are submitted and all the peer reviews are judged to be "acceptable" or better, the student is considered to have obtained a score of 60% and is considered to have passed.

Textbooks and reference materials

【教科書】
デザインリサーチの教科書, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4802511779, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4802511773

【参考書】
プロダクトデザイン[改訂版] 商品開発のための必須知識105, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4802511957, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4802511957
デザイン思考が世界を変える：イノベーションを導く新しい考え方, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4152098937, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4152098931

Prerequisites

Research materials on design thinking, especially reference books.

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