Design Process
Consists of the design process, which includes design research, design methods, aesthetics, sustainability and industry and user needs based on sociological research methods and trend analysis.
What is a collection and how is it created? What influence does the political, social and cultural aspect have? Sustainability? Audience? These topics are processed at the same time as several sketched solution proposals with the possibility of different shape and material options are worked on. The focus is on the material in connection with design, manufacturing process, target group, sales promotion, branding etc.
Syllabus
During the course, the students must work with research, analysis, criticism, assessment, concept and goal setting. We are working with several sketched solution proposals with the possibility of different shapes, lines and material options. The focus is on the material in connection with construction, manufacturing process, etc. In the material-specific process, the sketching phase will often transition to the direct production of one or more products using form, material, drapery and construction trials.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge
The student
- Must have knowledge of collection building, how it arises and what influence it has on the political, social, sustainable and cultural aspect.
- Must have development-based knowledge of industry-related innovation in relation to sustainability.
- Must have development-based knowledge of industry-related innovation for the manufacture and development of design products.
- Must understand and deal with communicative tools in practice.
Skills
The student
- Must have skills in assessing and communicating specific product information in practice.
- Must have skills in communicating the creative process in a commercial context, and master a personal expression.
- Must be able to communicate the design process in relation to design, manufacturing process, target group, sales promotion, branding, etc.
Competences
The student
- Must be able to select and apply design methods for idea development, design and product development for specific problems and proposed solutions.
- Must be able to acquire new material knowledge in a structured context and analyze and select materials for sustainable design products and/or design concepts.
- Must be able to communicate design products using production documentation to internal and external business partners using industry-relevant digital platforms.