Prototyping in Industrial Design 7.5 credits

Course Contents

On completion of the course, students will have deepened their knowledge of industrial design and its tools, building on the foundations laid in *Fundamentals of Industrial Design* and *Visualization in Industrial Design*. This course emphasizes the practical application of prototyping, where students will create both rough prototypes and refined design mock-ups to explore and communicate their concepts effectively. Students will work with rough prototypes to quickly evaluate key aspects such as ergonomics, functionality, and user interaction. These early-stage models will help them test and refine their ideas before committing to more detailed designs. Toward the end of the course, they will develop high-quality design mock-ups that accurately represent the final product’s form, materials, and aesthetics. Throughout the process, students will refine their skills in sketching, surface modeling, and rendering while evaluating their prototypes primarily from an ergonomic perspective. Additionally, they will consider manufacturability and material choices, integrating mechanical engineering principles to ensure their designs are not only visually appealing and user-friendly but also feasible for production. By the end of the course, students will be able to develop prototypes that effectively balance aesthetics, user experience, and production requirements. The course includes the following elements: - Design methodology - Ergonomy - Analog sketching - Digital sketching - Surface modelling - Rendering - Prototyping - Evaluation and user testing - Mechanical engineering and material choices

Prerequisites

Passed courses of at least 150 credits in the program Industrial Product Realisation, or passed courses of at least 90 credits in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Development, Innovation, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or the equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in Mathematics. Taken course Visualization in Industrial design, 7,5 credits, or the equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Level of Education: Second cycle

Coursecode/Ladok code: TPIS26

The course is conducted at: School of Engineering

Label Value
Type of course Programme instance course
Study type Normal teaching
Semester Spring 2026: week 4 – week 12
Rate of study 100%
Language English
Location Jönköping
Time Day-time
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students 21375 SEK
Syllabus (PDF)
Application code HJ-T6018