Course title
Course description
Students will experience the process of product design, using their knowledge of the specialized courses they have taken so far.
Starting with researches, the students will analyze those results, extract a design concept, and realize the concept into a product. Through this process, they will learn the methodology of design thinking and experience the fun of manufacturing and creative activities.
Purpose of class
Acquire the ability to design products that are not merely superficial, but that are rooted in the user's experience.
Learn methodologies and ways of thinking that can be applied not only to product design, but also to any design creation activity.
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to research and synthesize the issue and identify the problems. Develop the ability to identify hidden problems.
  2. To be able to generate ideas to solve problems and develop attractive concepts.
  3. To have the ability to translate concepts logically into design.
  4. To be able to present their own design proposals.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. [Orientation]
- General explanation: how to proceed with the exercise, objectives, grading criteria, schedule, etc.
- Grouping
[1st Project]
- Scenario development (people, scenes, functions, specifications, usability, effects)
Scenario ideas 200minutes
2. [1st Project]
- Idea, image sketch
- Rough conceptual drawing of 1/1 including layout of mounted parts
- Consideration of the outline of the product image
Design ideas 200minutes
3. [1st Project]
- Rough model production for volume confirmation
- Interface prototyping
Prototypes 200minutes
4. [1st Project]
- Communicate: Compose the hierarchy of information in a way that is easy to understand on paper.
- Final Document Preparation
Presentation boards 200minutes
5. [1st Project]
- Critique
[2nd Project] : Space design
- Target, persona setting
- Concept and theme setting
Concept ideas 200minutes
6. [2nd Project] : Space design
- Ideas, image sketches
- Kitchen modules and human dimensions
- Kitchen drawings and space layout
Design ideas 200minutes
7. [2nd Project] : Space design
- Making prototypes
Prototypes 200minutes
8. [2nd Project] : Space design
- Final Document Summary
- Utilization of Illustrator/Photoshop
- Utilization of sketches, drawings, 3DCG, 3D models
Presentation boards 200minutes
9. [2nd Project]
- Critique
[3rd Project] : Product design
- Future scenario study
Scenario ideas 200minutes
10. [3rd Project] : Product design
- Extracting product concepts from scenarios
Concept ideas 200minutes
11. [3rd Project] : Product design
- Idea sketching
- Modeling study, interface study
Design ideas 200minutes
12. [3rd Project] : Product design
- Making Prototypes
- Peripheral design study
prototypes 200minutes
13. [3rd Project] : Product design
- Making Prototypes
- Final Document Summary
Presentation boards 200minutes
14. [3rd Project] : Product design
- Design Presentation & Discussion.
Refine the presentation boards according to the discussion. 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

1st Project 2nd Project 3rd Project Total.
1. 5% 5% 5% 15%
2. 10% 10% 15% 35%
3. 10% 10% 15% 35%
4. 5% 5% 5% 15%
Total. 30% 30% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation:
The content of each report (submissions) 30%.
The final deliverable 70%.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Textbooks and reference materials
Will be introduced in the class.
Prerequisites
Prior assignments are being considered.
It is recommended that students have completed Practice on Product Design1.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 30 minutes after the end of the lecture or consult by email
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Last modified : Sat Sep 09 06:33:46 JST 2023