Design Methods Week 1 Assessment and References

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Questions and Answers

What is the percentage of the final exam in the overall assessment of the course?

10%

20%

25%

40% (correct)

Which of the following is not a reference book mentioned in the text?

Universal Methods of Design by Bella Martin & Bruce Hannington

The Design Way by Harold G. Nelson and Erik Stolterman

Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation by Idris Mootee (correct)

Co-Creation Cards by Silje Kamille Friis

What is the focus of the course according to the course description?

Design trends and innovations

History of design

Fundamentals of design

Scope and challenges of designing in today's world (correct)

What is the percentage of the group project in the overall assessment of the course?

25% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a universal design method mentioned in the text?

Sustainable Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of the coursework (sketch/notebook and weekly assessment) in the overall assessment of the course?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the design notebook or sketchbook mentioned in the text?

To hold your new ideas and design modifications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following design methods is NOT mentioned in the text?

Computational Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Participatory Design' session mentioned in the text?

To involve users in the design process Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following research topics is NOT mentioned in the text?

Machine Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Final Revision Mini project' mentioned in the text?

To revise the final project design Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the design course described in the text?

Practicing different design methods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a design method mentioned in the text?

Finite element analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the design methods described in the text?

To facilitate creative thinking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a key learning outcome in the text?

Proficiency in advanced mathematical modeling techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following design research skills is NOT mentioned?

Prototyping Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the design methods described in the text?

A range of design problems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Overview

The course aims to provide students with techniques and methods of thinking and research in design, applicable to various design problems.
It covers graphic, product, media, environmental, and service and social design.

Learning Outcomes

Appreciation of design's scope, variety, and cultural and economic significance.
Understanding of design's "world-shaping" impact.
Ability to undertake designing as a structured and iterative process.
Ability to integrate critical and creative thinking.
Skills in problem finding and definition, design methods, and research skills.
Practice in group work, time and task management.

Course Structure

The course consists of lectures, tutorials, and assignments.
Assessment includes exams and assignments.
Research fields include sustainability, AI, green architecture, nano technology, climate change, and waste management.

Weekly Activities

Lectures and tutorials every week.
Assignments and research on a selected topic every week.
Preparation for a final project.

Research Fields

Sustainability
AI
Green architecture
Nano technology in design
Climate change
Waste management

Design Methods

Diagramming
Story-boarding
Mind-mapping
Modelling
Prototyping
Basic design research skills, including direct observation, interviewing, and data analysis.

Course Assessment

Coursework: sketch/notebook and weekly assessment (25%)
Group project (25%)
Mid-term exam (10%)
Final exam (40%)

References

Various texts and books, including Co-Creation Cards, Universal Methods of Design, and The Design Way.

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