Course title
4M9999501
Design Process Theory

 SHIGERI Mitsuhiro
Purpose of class
By revisiting the design process acquired over four years and designing and executing the necessary design process for each project ourselves, we cultivate the ability to lead design work. Simultaneously, we develop the ability to accurately analyze each activity, extract concepts and ideas, and translate them into concrete designs.
Course content
The course is conducted in a workshop format, progressing through group work and individual work.
Students are given a theme and must design the process for extracting insights, determining concepts, and translating them into concrete designs.
Evaluation is based on reports covering interim research and progress, as well as the final deliverable (in the 2025 academic year, the assignment focused on graphic design).
As part of the course progression, students must have learned/experienced design processes, including design thinking, and be proficient in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop to enroll.

As a pre-assignment, prepare a presentation titled "About Design Thinking" summarizing your own thoughts and experiences regarding design thinking.
Goals and objectives
  1. Be able to independently design and propose the direction for a given design project.
  2. Properly analyze the results of research and ideation to extract outcomes. Able to extract concepts.
  3. Be able to translate survey results and concepts into compelling designs.
  4. Present the created designs appropriately and attractively.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Midterm Final Total.
1. 15% 15% 30%
2. 15% 15% 30%
3. 15% 15% 30%
4. 5% 5% 10%
Total. 50% 50% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Orientation
Presentation and discussion on design thinking
Regarding the theme 		Research on the theme 100minutes
2． About the Design Process
Research Findings
Regarding Additional Research 		Research on the theme 100minutes
3． About the Design Process
Research Findings
Design Process 		Design process 100minutes
4． Presentation on the design process Research 100minutes
5． Research presentation
Concept Extraction 		Research analysis 100minutes
6． Concept presention Design work 100minutes
7． Design midterm presentation Midterm report 100minutes
8． Midterm presentation
Feedback 		Extract the Improving points 100minutes
9． Improving the Design process Additional research 100minutes
10． Improving the Design process Additional research 100minutes
11． Design work Design work 100minutes
12． Design work Final presentation materials 100minutes
13． Final presentation
Feedbacks 		Design improvement 100minutes
14． Discussion
Total. - - 1300minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Each proposal must be logically sound in all aspects to meet the 60-point baseline.
Additional points will be awarded for the proposal's novelty, brand affinity, consideration for target users, aesthetic appeal, feasibility, and business viability.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
Introducing as needed during class
Prerequisites
Prepare a presentation titled "On Design Thinking" summarizing your thoughts and experiences regarding design thinking. Do not use AI for this assignment.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Consultations in the lab, email consultations, etc.
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 Over 30 years of experience in design offices
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Last modified : Sat Mar 14 14:21:56 JST 2026