APDZ 312 Design Theory II

5 credits

This course provides a survey of the field of industrial design from historical, cultural, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore theories underlying industrial design, assess products for usability, and examine design processes, including ideation, need finding, process documentation, project definition, scheduling, and team member roles.

Prerequisites: APDZ 310 and admission to BTAD program or instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Define design process and problem identification
Translate a concept through different ideation techniques and effective expression
Follow a design process document that defines the steps needed to develop a product specific to their field
Create a project definition by breaking a product or system down into its components and tasks
Develop a basic product development schedule that includes major milestones, timelines, and department responsibilities
Correlate contemporary design trends with cultural diversity