ENGT 265 Product Design Theory and Context

4 credits

This course provides a survey of product design from theoretical and contextual perspectives. Students will explore past and current theories underlying product design. Students will receive an introduction to design strategies and examine the design processes in greater depth; including research, ideation, project definition, context analysis, and need finding. Project focus will exist at the intersection between the user and their context.

Prerequisites: ENGT 145 or instructor permission

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Develop the skills that will foster perception, comprehension, and design of meaningful objects and spaces
Translate through different ideation techniques the effective expression of a concept
Illustrate a broad understanding of the complexities involved in past and present design theories
Develop the skills required for visual and verbal communication of design concepts
Develop a design process that serves as the foundation for decision making
Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze work done by other designers

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20