Course title
Y02500283
Industrial Design Exercise 2

 NAKAJIMA Mizuki
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Department of Design Engineering D1 D1 人々や社会が求める価値と要求を理解し、次なる社会に向けた目標を設定することができる。
Department of Design Engineering D2 D2 目標に関連した情報を収集・分析した上で計画を立案し、適宜修正をしながら計画を遂行することができる。
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。
Department of Design Engineering F F 必要な資料を作成し、それらを用いて関係する人々と円滑にコミュニケーションを図ることができる。
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.
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.
Goals and objectives
  1. Able to understand problems and requirements from multiple perspectives and develop appropriate design concepts.
  2. Able to create compelling design proposals by repeatedly prototyping and refining ideas.
  3. Able to deliver presentations that effectively convey the attractiveness of the proposed design.
  4. 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% -
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.
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
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
Required Textbook: None
References: Relevant materials will be introduced during the lectures.
Prerequisites
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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