Conceptual Design and Innovation

Course aim

To introduce students to issues, terminology and knowledge within a professional design framework related to problem-solving in industrial design, through a repeating stage-gate process of problem identification, product research, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Course content

The students will develop knowledge on different requirements when designing an object which is required to meet specific user and commercial needs.
The students will use the design skills necessary for the development of a domestic appliance, which is used in a novel way and addresses specific market requirements.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Group Exercise (Group Creativity and Innovation Exercises), Ideation (Individual Ideation and Conceptual Development), Project Brief/Proposal and Product Research (Group Exercise)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.