Industrial Design Exercise 2

Course title

Y0250028

Course description

As various technologies continue to advance and societal needs become increasingly diverse and complex, users seek products and experiences with high contextual value—those that genuinely enrich their actions and lived experiences. Consequently, designers and engineers are expected not only to develop tangible products but also to envision compelling intangible experiences.

In this exercise-based class, students will explore what kinds of design are genuinely valued by people, how value can be defined for intangible aspects, and what types of solutions can be envisioned for given problems. By approaching design from perspectives unconstrained by existing notions or assumptions, students will develop the ability to think broadly and creatively about design.

Purpose of class

This exercise-based class aims to identify latent user needs, such as attractiveness and value, by observing, collecting, organizing, and analyzing various design subjects. Throughout the course, students will create prototypes, refine them through repeated iterations, and ultimately develop a final design proposal.

Goals and objectives

Able to understand problems and requirements from multiple perspectives and develop appropriate design concepts.
Able to create compelling design proposals by repeatedly prototyping and refining ideas.
Able to deliver presentations that effectively convey the attractiveness of the proposed design.
Able to contribute effectively to group work.

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

	Problem solving	Hypothesis generation	Total.
1.	15%	15%	30%
2.	15%	20%	35%
3.	10%	20%	30%
4.	5%	0%	5%
Total.	45%	55%	-

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Orientation: • Explanation of the theme • Group formation • Preparation for the research activities	Preparation for Research	200minutes
2.	Problem-solving Proposal Research: • Observation • Data collection	Organizing Research	200minutes
3.	Problem-solving Proposal Concept Development: • Organizing and analyzing research findings • Developing design concepts • Creating rough sketches and rough models	Preparation for the Review	200minutes
4.	Problem-solving Proposal Mid-term Review: • Product and design concepts • Design proposals Finalizing the Proposal: • Revising the concept • Refining the design proposal • Creating prototypes	Creating Assignments and Preparing for the Next Week’s Task	200minutes
5.	Problem-solving Proposal Modeling: • Creating prototypes • Evaluation • Refinement	Completing assignments and preparing for the next week’s task	200minutes
6.	Problem-solving Proposal Modeling: • Creating prototypes • Evaluation • Refinement • Finalizing the design proposal	Preparation for the Review	200minutes
7.	Problem-solving Proposal Final Review	Preparation for Research	200minutes
8.	Hypothesis-driven Proposal Research: • Observation • Data collection	Organizing Research	200minutes
9.	Hypothesis-driven Proposal Concept Development: • Organizing and analyzing research findings • Developing design concepts • Creating rough sketches and rough models	Creating Assignments and Preparing for the Next Week’s Task	200minutes
10.	Hypothesis-driven Proposal Concept Development: • Organizing and analyzing research findings • Developing design concepts • Creating rough sketches and rough models	Preparation for the Review	200minutes
11.	Hypothesis-driven Proposal Mid-term Review: • Product and design concepts • Design proposals Finalizing the Proposal: • Revising the concept • Refining the design proposal • Creating prototypes	Creating Assignments and Preparing for the Next Week’s Task	200minutes
12.	Hypothesis-driven Proposal Modeling: • Creating prototypes • Evaluation • Refinement	Creating Assignments and Preparing for the Next Week’s Task	200minutes
13.	Hypothesis-driven Proposal Modeling: • Creating prototypes • Evaluation • Refinement • Finalizing the design proposal	Preparation for the Review	200minutes
14.	Hypothesis-driven Proposal Final Review	Creation of Final Deliverables	200minutes
Total.	-	-	2800minutes

Evaluation method and criteria

・Evaluation is based on the submissions for each of the tasks assigned within the exercise.
・Each assignment is graded on 11 levels: S, A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D.
・Grades will be determined based on a standard of C (60 points) for all assignments.

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
授業内と授業外でフィードバックを行います。

Textbooks and reference materials

Required Textbook: None
References: Relevant materials will be introduced during the lectures.

Prerequisites

Materials and tools required for each assignment must be prepared individually. Details regarding the necessary items will be explained in the first class.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Q&A time will be held in the classroom after class.
Inquiries by email are also possible.

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

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
N/A	該当しない

Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals

9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION

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