CREATIVE ENGINEERING DESIGN

The objective of this course is to give participants an introduction to methods used in many international universities, and in some design firms in “Silicon Valley,” to promote user-centered design. The course focuses on the early stages of product development, when the main challenge is to determine what to design. Specific methods introduced in the first part of the course include: structured brainstorming and design definition, user and technology benchmarking, persona development and critical experience and critical function prototyping. For the purposes of this course, participants will form teams to address a technology-driven challenge with sample materials provided by the instructor. After experiencing and practicing the various design methods introduced, participants will present design proposals for possible product development.