Course title
Y01097002
Practice on Product Design 2

 SHIGERI Mitsuhiro

KAWATO Rika

KOBAYASHI Tatsuya

WATANABE Senichiro
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Department of Design Engineering E E 情報技術に関する高度な専門知識やデジタル技術を含む他の専門分野の知識・技術を活用し、構想を具体化するとともに、実現に向けた取り組みを行うことができる。
Purpose of class
Develop the ability to propose designs rooted in user experience, not merely superficial aesthetics.
Learn methodologies and approaches applicable not only to product design but to all design creation activities.
Acquire compositional and sculptural skills in product design while enhancing presentation and documentation capabilities.
Course description
Utilizing the content from specialized courses taken thus far, students will create designs grounded in deeper thinking while practicing the entire process for product design creation. Simultaneously, they will acquire the knowledge and skills to independently advance activities within each process. By conducting upstream work such as research in groups while producing final deliverables individually, students will develop both the communication skills necessary for promoting teamwork and their personal design skills. They will aim to enhance their expressive abilities and formative skills to elevate their portfolio level.
The "Portfolio of Activities from Years 1 and 2" is assigned as a prerequisite task, and its submission is mandatory. Work with Styrofoam is scheduled from the very first session. Prepare accordingly.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand user requirements for a given task and independently identify underlying issues and unspoken needs.
  2. Be able to generate ideas for problem-solving and problem-raising, and develop compelling concepts.
  3. Be able to translate concepts into logical and aesthetically pleasing designs. We create designs with meticulous attention to detail.
  4. Be able to present your own design proposals effectively. Be able to produce work samples suitable for inclusion in a portfolio.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Midterm Final Homework, Illustrator Total.
1. 10% 10% 5% 25%
2. 10% 10% 5% 25%
3. 10% 10% 5% 25%
4. 10% 10% 5% 25%
Total. 40% 40% 20% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Two assignments will be conducted, each accounting for 40% of the total score. Work created by the illustrator and homework submissions will account for the remaining 20%.
Students achieving a total score of 60% or higher will pass.
Each evaluation criterion is based on achievement goals. Furthermore,
while research and concept development for each assignment involve group work, these components are not evaluated individually. The 60% benchmark requires that the final proposal logically translates the research findings and concept into a product design. Additional points are awarded based on the accuracy and originality of the research, the uniqueness and aesthetic appeal of the concept and form, usability, understanding of the product, trends, and a comprehensive perspective.
Illustrator work is primarily assigned as homework, so evaluation occurs simultaneously with homework grading. A perfect submission meeting all specified requirements is scored as 100 points. Points are deducted for non-submission or incompleteness. A score of 60 points is based on submitting at least 60% of the work and demonstrating an understanding of the specified conditions.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. 【Orientation】
【About Design Thinking】
・Course content explanation, Figjam registration, Design Thinking discussion, critique session for interested students, etc. 		Research 200minutes
2. 【Product Design: Empathy/Analysis】
・Share, organize, and analyze research findings. Extract insights, latent value, and issues.
【Illustrator Class 1】: Assignment Briefing 		Research 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
3. 【Product Design: Empathy/Analysis】
・Presentation of research findings and critique. Begin idea sketching.
【Illustrator Class 2】 		Idea sketches 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
4. 【Product Design & Prototype Development】
・Styrofoam Model Production
【Illustrator Class 3】 		Idea sketches, Prototypes 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
5. 【Product Design Ideas/Prototyping】
・Idea generation, experimentation, prototyping
【Illustrator Class 4】 		Idea sketches, Prototypes 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
6. 【Product Design・Sculpture, Design Day】
・Finalize Assignment 1. Sculpture critique/revisions, test item review
【Illustrator Class 5】 		Final Draft Materials, Prototype 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
7. 【Product Design Test】
・Finalize Task 1 		Final Materials, Prototype 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
8. 【Spatial Design or Product Design II】
・Group critique sessions, brainstorming, experimentation, and prototyping
・Lectures on spatial design 		Idea sketches 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
9. 【Spatial Design or Product Design II】
・Group critique sessions
・Idea generation, experimentation, and prototyping 		Idea sketches, Prototypes 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
10. 【Spatial Design or Second Product Design】
・Finalize second assignment. Form critique/revisions, test item review 		Idea sketches, Prototypes 100minutes
Illustrator 100minutes
11. 【Spatial Design or Second Product Design Test】
・Finalizing the Second Assignment 		Final Materials for Task 2, Prototype 200minutes
12. 【Project Finalization】
・Integration of the first and second works, modeling adjustments, etc.
・Preparation of the final report 		Final presentation materials, prototype 200minutes
13. 【Final Project Presentation】
・Presentation_Panel, Model
・Critique 		Final Presentation Materials Improvement 200minutes
14. 【Project Review】
・Improvements, Documentation
Total. - - 2600minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
Introduce them as appropriate during class.
Prerequisites
Submission of the pre-assignment is mandatory for the first class session. The pre-assignment involves creating a portfolio to present to companies. Details will be announced in the ScombZ community.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 30 minutes after the exercise ends. Or consult via 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 About 30 years of practical experience in product design and interface design development for home appliances, IT products, industrial equipment, and more. About 10 years of practical experience in concept extraction, service design development, branding activities, and more.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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