Collaborative Design Studio 7.5 credits

In this course, students will work collaboratively on real-world design projects, functioning as an industrial design consultancy. They will develop the ability to apply industrial design methodologies to address real-world challenges, focusing on teamwork, communication, and coordination within a group setting. Students will enhance their skills in managing group dynamics, delegating tasks, and synthesizing diverse perspectives to create cohesive design solutions, also considering manufacturability, and product functionality. Students will gain experience working in a professional environment, interacting with clients, and navigating the iterative design process, incorporating feedback to refine their designs. The course will emphasize self-sufficiency, with students expected to take the initiative in seeking guidance from teachers and industry experts as needed. The course will culminate in a final presentation where teams will showcase their design solutions, demonstrating their ability to work collaboratively and independently while meeting client needs. This experience will not only provide valuable insights into professional design practices but also help students enhance their portfolios with tangible, real-world projects. The course includes the following elements: - Collaborative project work addressing real-world design challenges - Effective communication, task delegation, and team integration - Advanced use of industrial design tools: sketching, surface modelling, rendering, and prototyping in order to communicate with a client - Client and stakeholder interaction, presentation, and feedback incorporation - Self-directed learning and problem-solving - Tutoring and expert consultation