EÜT101

School of Architecture and Design \ Industrial Design

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Compulsory

English

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Industrial Design Undergraduate Program

This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the field of Industrial Design. The curriculum examines the social and cultural frameworks of design modes and production processes while also offering insights into the motivations and methodologies of designers. Additionally, the course outlines the roles and responsibilities of designers, presents the fundamental principles of the design process, and introduces the essential tools for defining design problems and conveying proposed solutions.

PARSONS, T., 2009. Thinking: Objects - Contemporary approaches to product design. AVA Publishing.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of Industrial Design, provide knowledge on interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance their understanding of the significance of design within socio-cultural and environmental contexts, and ensure their comprehension of the ethical principles and legal regulations that must be adhered to in professional practice.

1. Be able to understand interactions with different disciplines in industrial design processes,
2. Be able to evaluate the importance of design within sociocultural and environmental contexts,
3. Increase their awareness of ethical principles and legal regulations in professional practice,
4. Be able to define and explain the stages of the design process and discuss evolving production processes and sociocultural contexts over time,
5. Demonstrate ethical sensitivity regarding sustainability and social justice, and
6. Be competent in comparing and evaluating existing products in terms of materials, design, and production processes.

Week 1: Introduction to the course, syllabus overview, and meeting the students
Week 2: What is industrial design?
Week 3: Object and value relationships
Week 4: Materials and production techniques
Week 5: Materials and production techniques
Week 6: Documentary screening and evaluation
Week 7: Fundamental academic writing and research techniques
Week 8: Design and sustainability
Week 9: Professional ethics and policy in design
Week 10: Product language in design
Week 11: Documentary screening and evaluation
Week 12: Student final presentations