Product Design Coursework

I. Course Overview

• Course Title: Product Design

• Course Code: PD 2050

• Instructor: [Your Name]

• Email: [Your Email Address]

• Phone: [Your Phone Number]

• Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

II. Course Objectives

1. Understand the principles of product design and development.

2. Develop proficiency in design thinking methodologies.

3. Apply user-centered design principles to create innovative products.

4. Gain hands-on experience in prototyping and iteration.

III. Course Schedule

• Week 1 (Jan 5 - Jan 9, 2050): Introduction to Product Design

  • Overview of course objectives and expectations.

  • Introduction to design thinking process.

• Week 2 (Jan 12 - Jan 16, 2050): Understanding User Needs

  • Conducting user research and analysis.

  • Persona development and empathy mapping.

• Week 3 (Jan 19 - Jan 23, 2050): Ideation and Concept Development

  • Brainstorming techniques and ideation exercises.

  • Concept sketching and storyboard creation.

• Week 4 (Jan 26 - Jan 30, 2050): Prototyping Techniques

  • Introduction to prototyping tools and materials.

  • Rapid prototyping methods and techniques.

• Week 5 (Feb 2 - Feb 6, 2050): User Testing and Feedback

  • Planning and conducting user testing sessions.

  • Iterative design based on user feedback.

• Week 6 (Feb 9 - Feb 13, 2050): Collaboration and Teamwork

  • Effective communication strategies within design teams.

  • Conflict resolution and consensus building.

• Week 7 (Feb 16 - Feb 20, 2050): Final Project Presentations

  • Presentation of final product design projects.

  • Peer feedback and evaluation.

IV. Assignments and Assessments

• Design Project 1: Conceptualization (Due: Feb 2, 2050)

  • Develop a product concept based on user research and identified needs.

  • Present concept sketches and storyboards.

• Design Project 2: Prototyping (Due: Feb 16, 2050)

  • Create a physical prototype of the chosen product concept.

  • Conduct user testing and iterate based on feedback.

• Final Project: Product Design Showcase (Due: Feb 27, 2050)

  • Present a comprehensive design solution, including prototype and user testing results.

  • Reflect on the design process and lessons learned.

V. Resources

• Textbooks:

  1. The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman.

  2. Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp.

• Online Resources:

  • Designmodo

  • IDEO U

• Software Tools:

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)

  • Sketch

  • Figma

VI. Grading Criteria

Assessment	Percentage
Design Projects	50%
Final Project	30%
Class Participation	20%

VII. Policies

• Attendance: Attendance is mandatory for all class sessions.

• Late Assignments: Late submissions will be penalized by 10% per day.

• Academic Integrity: All work must be original and properly cited.

• Accommodations: Students with special accommodations should inform the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

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